Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes

Human Resources Generalist

Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes  •  $50k - $60k/yr  •  Nicholasville, KY (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description


The HR Generalist – Nicholasville, KY provides comprehensive human resources support for multiple statewide programs, serving as the primary point of contact for recruitment, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and ongoing personnel processes. This position works to ensure consistent application of HR policies while supporting the operational needs of local program leadership.  This role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage projects in a complex regulatory and programming environment.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Employment
  • Manage job postings for various programs
  • Track candidates through the full pre-hire process, including background checks, drug screens, and required clearances
  • Coordinate remote pre-employment background checks and drug testing
  • Maintain accurate recruitment records in compliance with organizational and accreditation standards
Hiring & Onboarding
  • Present candidates for hiring approval and extend employment offers
  • Coordinate new hire onboarding, including benefits orientation and required documentation
  • Coordinate with IT and administrative staff regarding equipment and access needs
  • Maintain onboarding follow-ups and required timelines (30-day, 60-day, and ongoing)
    • Conducts quality assurance reviews to ensure background checks are submitted completely and accurately prior to submission and within the required timeframes and deadlines.
Employee Records & HR Administration
  • Maintain employee personnel, medical, and I-9 files in accordance with retention and confidentiality requirements
  • Track employment authorizations, background checks, renewals, and compliance deadlines
  • Process employee changes 
  • Support evaluation processes, including 60-day and annual reviews
  • Provide support related to FMLA, workplace injuries, and First Reports of Injury
  • Conduct or coordinate exit interviews and exit surveys
Compliance & Reporting
  • Support audits, reviews, and regulatory inquiries
  • Maintain compliance with state, federal, and program-specific personnel requirements
  • Prepare HR documentation and reports as requested
Program-Specific HR Support
  •  Support personnel requirements, including suitability determinations, immunizations, system access, and fingerprint tracking
  • Coordinate required approvals and documentation with program leadership and external partners
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or 2-4  years of HR experience, preferably in a nonprofit, behavioral health, or human services environment. PHR certification is a plus. 
  • Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems, HRIS platforms, and learning management systems.
  • Working knowledge of HR compliance, personnel documentation, and employment regulations
  • High level of organization, attention to detail, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and shared document management systems
  Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes

About Kentucky United Methodist Children's Homes

We are a Christian service agency annually serving over 900 youth from all counties in Kentucky with histories of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family trauma. We have two campuses in Nicholasville, KY and Owensboro, KY.

We believe that every individual is an individual of worth, entitled to God's gift of wholeness of life. The work we do provides professional counseling to young people to help them heal and build a brighter future for themselves.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nicholasville, Kentucky
Year Founded
1871
Website
kyumh.org
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