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Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served? If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization and make a difference, this is the job for you! Come and join our winning team! Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K

Human Resources Business Partner

This position will report directly to the Executive Director at the local U.S.VETS site and will regularly receive guidance from the Vice President of Human Resources at U.S.VETS National Office. This position will coordinate human resources activities at the site level and will advise management on employee issues.

Responsibilities:

• Consults with the VP and Associate Director of HR in the creation, documentation and implementation of human resources policies, programs and processes and updating job descriptions

• Manages all aspects of employment and recruitment, screens applicants, schedules interviews, facilitates new hire process, and handles termination process

• Coaches and prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs

• Assists with payroll process to include staff training on proper time and activity reporting and resolution of any payroll discrepancies; monitors the scheduling of breaks and meal periods to ensure compliance with government regulations

• Manages and coordinates the annual performance review process

• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements

• Leads the investigation of employee relations issues and researches employee grievances; suggests appropriate resolutions to the Executive Director.

• Responds to HR questions and coaches managers and supervisors on the appropriate response to employee questions

• Consults with Executive Director and senior site management on issues of managerial style and effectiveness; provides feedback on effective supervisory relationships and efforts to improve employee turnover

• Manages the benefits enrollment process for new employees and annual open enrollment process and response to all employee questions concerning benefits and work rules

• Researches and assists the VP and Associate Director with responses filed with government agencies

• Responds to initial unemployment claims and employment verifications

• Provides high caliber human resources administrative support for site management

• Calendar and tracks key dates of human resources events

• Plans logistics for employee meetings and trainings, including preparation of PowerPoint presentations and data, room reservations, and technology set-up

• Maintains local copies of employee files and records for convenience while ensuring that all the necessary documents are forwarded to the National Office for inclusion in the official employee record located there

• Proactively analyzes and makes recommendations for continuous improvement in the department

• Sets priorities, meets deadlines and follows up on assignments with a minimum of direction

• Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents

• Other duties as assigned

  Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required; a minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources

• Knowledge of federal and state human resources compliance and laws

• Ability to manage complex office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative

• Approaches work with a positive, professional demeanor and a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills

• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the professional savvy of communicating at all levels

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule

• Local candidates only

• Good work history

• U.S.VETS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end veteran homelessness. We provide 5,500 veterans and families each night with housing, counseling, career services and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites nationally. U.S.VETS is developing veteran housing across the country, and expanding homeless prevention programs focused on jobs and mental health, to help veterans transition to civilian life.U.S.VETS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end veteran homelessness. We provide 5,500 veterans and families each night with housing, counseling, career services and comprehensive support at 32 residential and service sites nationally. U.S.VETS is developing veteran housing across the country, and expanding homeless prevention programs focused on jobs and mental health, to help veterans transition to civilian life.

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