HR Generalist

Work Location & Travel: This position will be based at our Bethlehem campus and provide HR support to five Country Meadows locations: Allentown, Bethlehem, Forks, Wyomissing, and Hershey.

Significant travel between these campuses will be required based on operational needs, employee relations matters, investigations, and other HR responsibilities.

HR Generalist Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to leadership and co-workers across five assigned campuses, providing guidance on employee relations, workplace concerns, organizational policies, and employment practices.

• Independently conduct confidential workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, policy violations, workplace misconduct, and other employee concerns, including gathering evidence, interviewing involved parties, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate resolutions.

• Provide coaching and guidance to campus leadership on day-to-day employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.

• Administer FMLA, LOA, Short-Term Disability (STD) and other protected leave programs across assigned campuses, including leave tracking, accurate timecard coding, benefit payment coordination, required documentation, and compliance with applicable regulations.

• Manage the interactive process for ADA and religious accommodation requests, including coordinating with leadership and co-workers to evaluate requests and identify appropriate accommodations.

• Coordinate return-to-work processes, including applicable medical restrictions, transitional duty, and other related considerations.

• Develop and deliver training and education to campus leadership and co-workers on employee relations, HR policies, leave management, workplace investigations, employment law compliance, and Just Culture.

• Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations while promoting consistent and legally compliant HR practices across assigned campuses.

• Provide recruitment and hiring support as needed, which may include screening, interviewing, candidate selection, offers, and onboarding.

• Travel regularly between assigned campuses to provide hands-on HR support and build strong relationships with campus leadership and co-workers.

HR Generalist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five years of progressive, hands-on human resources experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations, workplace investigations, and leave management.

• Demonstrated experience independently conducting workplace investigations and administering employee leaves of absence, including FMLA and ADA.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and HR compliance requirements.

• Experience coaching, advising, and providing training to managers and co-workers on employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and HR policies.

• General knowledge of recruitment and hiring practices; full-cycle recruitment experience preferred.

• Strong investigative, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive situations professionally.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements, including travel throughout the assigned region.

• Ability to work in a pet-friendly environment.

• Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
• Length of service bonus
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, your birthday, a Personal Day of Meaning, and the opportunity to roll over unused time
• Supplemental life insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and optional long- and short-term disability plans

• Family-owned, private company based in Hershey, PA
• Direct access to your supervisory team
• Incentivized career paths and tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Co-worker Foundation (grants for times of need)
• Helping Hand interest-free loans

We have over 2500 co-workers who are serving our residents with meaning, thriving with purpose and leading our company with innovation! We have been serving seniors for over 30 years, and we invite you to join our vision for making lives better.

EOE