Senior HR Generalist

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.

Basic Functions:

• Senior Human Resources Generalist facilitates employee leave requests, data changes, assists with new hire orientation, manages position control, assists with employee engagement and Service Excellence initiatives, conducts 30/60/90 day check-ins, conducts employee relations investigations and manages the dispute resolution process.
• Consults with management and the Human Resources Director on employee relations issues, counseling and termination procedures.
• Coordinates the Employee Dispute Resolution Process activities and conducts related investigations/findings in a timely manner. Reports and responds to all employees with respect to findings and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the coordination of audits, HR Information System data entry for new hires, transfers, pay changes, address updates and other employee related information and changes. Ensures that licensures for licensed-required positions are verified through a primary source verification process upon hire and at renewal dates.
• Audits personnel files for current and accurate records. Directs preparation of personnel-related documents for the Joint Commission surveys.
• Coordinates with Department Heads in maintaining all compliance issues with their staff: Competency, Performance Evaluations and Orientation and other required training.
• Initiates and tracks staff changes process.
• Conducts, tracks and reports new hire, transfer and promotion surveys.

Benefit Highlights:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• 30% tuition savings on RN-BSN, MSN, MPH, and MSW degree and certificate programs
• 20% tuition savings on the DNP program with UHS partnered universities

• Who we are: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, with 89,000 employees and a network of hospitals and facilities across the United States and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

This is not a remote position

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration is required; Master’s degree preferred.

5+ years of hands-on experience in Human Resources in an HRBP, HR Generalist or related position. Prior experience in a healthcare organization highly desired.

Five years of basic Human Resource Information System (HRIS) knowledge required: Lawson or other HRIS. Knowledge of these systems is a plus: iCIMS, i9 Advantage, Cisive, Equifax, Learning Management and Performance Management Systems, SkillSurvey.

Must be an effective communicator and collaborator. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively within Human Resources and other departments to reach organizational goals. Knowledge of the full-cycle recruiting processes and regulations. Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards preferred. Demonstrated effective writing, speaking and listening skills. Closure: detail-oriented, adaptable, follow-up on tasks and employee inquiries to closure, and excellent time management ability. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Confidentiality: maintain impeccable confidentiality of sensitive employee and company information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher) and Zoom required.

COVID Requirements

PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents vaccination.

E-VERIFY Statement

PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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