HR Generalist

Are you searching for a fulfilling role that can make a significant difference in healthcare? At Innovista, we're devoted to driving transformative change in this essential sector. Our independent physician partners achieve exceptional results in every aspect of value-based care, contributing to enhanced patient care and improved practice outcomes. Innovista Health is a full-service management services organization with a commitment to revolutionizing practice, offering solutions like multi-payer program administration, quality, utilization, and care coordination services, as well as performance improvement insights and reporting.

Innovista Health Solutions, based in Illinois, is an organization with a far-reaching influence, operating in both Illinois and Texas. At Innovista, we trust in the power of innovative programs and dedicated people to propel us forward in today's ever-changing healthcare market. We're thrilled to announce a dynamic opportunity for you to become an integral part of our Houston, Texas team.

The HR Generalist will be responsible for overseeing and executing the day-to-day HR functions under the guidance and leadership of the HR leader. This role will manage HR-related duties, maintain employee records, process payroll, ensure compliance with labor laws, and help foster a positive workplace culture.

The HR Generalist should have a broad knowledge of human resources functions, including but not limited to onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, payroll, training and education, unemployment and employment verification inquiries, and leave of absence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the HR Generalist

Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, guiding them through conflict resolution and providing support as needed.
• Support initiatives related to company culture, employee recognition, and team-building activities.
• Assist in promoting and implementing company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate and conduct employee investigations, under the guidance of the HR leader.

Compensation and Benefits Administration

• Support administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related questions and issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for general compensation matters including administration and inquiries about compensation program.
• Make recommendations for compensation matters.

Payroll Administration

• Manage the complete payroll process using Paylocity, ensuring accurate and timely payments of employee wages, bonuses, and deductions.
• Ensure payroll compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve issues related to discrepancies.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, in compliance with company policies/practices and legal requirements, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits adjustments.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, including wage and hour regulations, workers' compensation, and OSHA standards.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and legally compliant work environment.

Performance & Talent Management

• Support managers with performance reviews, goal setting, and development plans.
• Coach leaders through performance-related concerns while promoting fairness and accountability.

Employee Engagement & Onboarding

• Contribute to a welcoming and effective onboarding experience for all new hires including conducting new hire orientation.
• Continuously improve onboarding processes to enhance engagement and retention.

Special Projects & Collaboration

• Support company-wide HR initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Promote teamwork and strong internal communication across departments.

Other Duties

• Work with third party on leave of absence administration.
• Serve as a point of contact for employment verification and unemployment matters.
• Other duties as assigned
• This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of HR Generalist duties and responsibilities.

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