Goodwill Industries is seeking a HR Generalist/Talent Acquisition to join their team!

Apply online at goodwillne.org/careers

The HR Generalist will be responsible to run daily functions in the HR department with a primary focus on sourcing and recruiting top talent for all positions within Goodwill’s territory. Assist new employees and supervisors with onboarding, and maintain a strong human resource connection with the employees throughout their employment but particularly during their first 180 days of employment.

Essential Job Functions (NOTE:  Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Reasonable accommodation will be made.)

  • Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective candidates.
  • Continue strong relationships with recruiting agency recruiters and establish new recruiting agency relationships as deemed appropriate.
  • Create, maintain, and utilize a database of candidates to draw upon to assist in timely filling of job openings.
  • Maintain accurate job descriptions for all positions.
  • Communicate/post/advertise job openings based on the hiring supervisor’s request method(s).
  • Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
  • Maintain affirmative action data needed for creation of Goodwill’s Affirmative Action Plan and submit the data to Goodwill’s Affirmative Action outsourcing service for preparation of the new year’s Plan and to meet other reporting requirements as needed.
  • Generate reports on a regular basis regarding Goodwill’s recruitment efforts vs. Goodwill’s hiring needs.
  • Determine selection criteria for candidates by collaborating with managers.
  • Pre-screen all applicants/candidates and forward the applicants/candidates who successfully pass the pre-screening process to the hiring managers making thorough recommendations to the managers regarding each candidate as they are passed along.
  • Provide a high-quality experience for every candidate from application to hire.
  • Assist with the onboarding and training of new employees as requested by managers.
  • Follow up with the employee at various stages/times of the onboarding process to ensure all is going well, answer questions as needed, etc., and, at the same time, maintaining/building a friendly, open relationship with the employee.
  • Stay abreast of changes in talent acquisition practices and bring forward suggestions so that our Goodwill remains competitive in its recruitment efforts.
  • Continually strive to build/improve upon Goodwill’s recruitment processes and new employee onboarding experience.
  • Trained as a backup for payroll processing.
  • Assist in creating/presenting interesting and informative training (safety, new employee, etc.) as requested.
  • Assume other special activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
  • Act in a Generalist role to provide service and answer questions for managers and employees as needed to support employment practices.
  • Assist the VP of Organizational Development with employee relations, compliance, and training and development.
  • Assist with post offer, random, and post-accident, drug and alcohol screening.
  • Perform work activities in conformance to Goodwill values (respect, integrity, compassion, stewardship, learning, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit), immediately report any wrongdoing (unethical/improper conduct, fraud, fiscal mismanagement, etc.), embrace cultural diversity, and encourage/support others to do all the same.
  • Punctual and dependable attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

    Education, Training, and Experience

    • Associate’s degree in a field related to human resources, and/or a minimum of three years of practical experience in the human resources field. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
    • Must have above average computer skills and be versed in Microsoft Office, and Excel/PowerPoint.
    • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
    • Demonstrated problem solving skills.
    • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

    Physical Requirements of the Essential Job Functions

    • Ability to communicate in spoken conversation and have normal hearing for conversation, telephone use and emergency information systems.
    • Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and situations, to move safely about the work area.
    • Have the physical stamina to work at least 8 hours per day.
    • Visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision within normal range.

    Required Skills and Abilities

    •  Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
    • Well organized and detail oriented.
    • Ability to assess workload and set effective priorities.
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    • Be self-motivated.
    • Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time..
    • Ability to follow through on assignments independently.
    • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

    Hours: Full-time

    Job Classification: Exempt

     

    Apply online at goodwillne.org/careers