Human Resources Generalist

At Catapult, we are helping our member, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, hire a Human Resources Generalist. This position is an optional hybrid or remote role but you must be a NC resident within commuting distance to Raleigh, NC. Initially, the HR Generalist may need to come in the office more to get acclimated to the role/Agency.

About the Agency:

The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting public agency that provides safe, affordable housing opportunities to enhance the quality of life of North Carolinians. If you're passionate about changing lives and putting quality housing within the reach of every North Carolinian, we would love to hear from you!

About the Position:

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist who will be responsible for benefits administration; employee onboarding and off-boarding; recruiting; and administration of FMLA, FLSA, and Workers' Compensation. This role is expected to interpret and ensure the uniform application of human resources policies, procedures, and benefits. Responsible for creating and delivering employee training ensuring compliance of state and federal laws as well as Agency policy. This position works closely with the HR Manager in the day-to-day operation and administration of human resources, ensuring the delivery of strong and effective internal customer service.

Essential Functions:
•Administers all employee benefit programs, processes life changes, responds to benefit inquiries from employees, assists with open enrollment, and reconciles benefit invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve issues.
•Facilitates all phases of the recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers to identify necessary skills and competencies required for openings.
•Responsible for the on-boarding and off-boarding processes for the Agency.
•Processes and administers all leave of absence and disability requests: medical, disability, FMLA, ADA. Effectively interprets relevant employment laws as they relate to leave of absence/disability.
•Processes timesheets ensuring compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Agency policies.
•Assists with identifying training needs for departments and individuals. Designs and conducts training. Sources external training partners and schedules training as-needed.
•Monitors the performance management process to ensure performance reviews are conducted in a timely and effective manner. Assists with coaching and training managers on performance management discussions.
•Processes workers compensation claims.
•Ensures the uniform application of Human Resources policies, procedures, and benefits, and proper handing / filing of restricted material according to Agency retention policy.
•Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Human Resources, Business, or related area, and two years of progressive experience in Human Resources OR an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of State and Federal employment laws / regulations, benefits administration and recruitment. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and basic knowledge of e-mail and internet usage is required. Superior communication skills; strong attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; familiarity with, including, but not limited to: COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation required.