This is a direct hire position for Rhode Island SPCA.
$35-40/hr.
Position Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Administration
Reports to: President
Employment Status: Part-time
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Worksite: Work is to be performed onsite at the Rhode Island SPCA’s Warwick campus. There is some remote flexibility as well as flexibility with when the weekly hours are completed.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Human Resources Generalist is a hands‑on, part‑time role responsible for establishing and managing the human resources function for a growing non‑profit organization. This individual will serve as the primary HR resource, partnering closely with leadership to build compliant and people‑centered HR practices. This is a true generalist opportunity, ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys creating structure, processes, and systems in a mission‑driven environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
· Oversee and manage the Human Resources activities for the organization; plan, organize, and administer all activities related to personnel management, including volunteer matters as necessary.
· Implement and annually update compensation programs; analyze compensation, design, implement, and monitor performance evaluation program.
· Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures, prepare and maintain employee handbook.
· Perform benefit administration to include claims resolution, invoice approval, retirement plan and annual healthcare plan renewal.
· In partnership with department leaders, develop and implement strategic recruitment, onboarding, retention and separation plans ensuring a skilled and stable team.
· Provide guidance and support to leadership and employees on HR‑related matters.
· Address employee relations issues with professionalism, discretion, and consistency.
· Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, including wage and hour, leave laws, and required postings.
· Establish and maintain department records and reports.
· Administer quarterly all-staff meetings and Employee Advisory Council Meetings.
· Perform other duties as assigned
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The person who will thrive in this position:
- Is proud of their individuality and embraces the uniqueness of others.
- Is social, outgoing, and comfortable in almost any situation.
- Possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence and leads with kindness.
- Has 5 years of human resources management experience with at least three years in a management role.
- Has obtained an HR certification (SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or equivalent)
- Has a broad generalist background including coaching and counseling, performance management, employee involvement, teambuilding, as well as compensation and benefits administration.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations
- Is experienced with the implementing and administering performance programs.
- Has demonstrated success in recruiting and retaining diverse employee talent, including creating and implementing recruitment strategies.
- Has a command of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
- Can multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point is essential; working knowledge of the Insperity and Mineral HRM systems is a plus.
- Is a team player who exhibits extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work cross-functionally.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
