HR Generalist

 The HR Generalist will partner with management to facilitate the delivery of HR services ensuring the organization's current HR requirements are met and the HR strategy is implemented effectively. A successful candidate will serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures and be responsible for the successful implementation of human resource policies, programs and practices.   Is this role right for you? Successful candidates will be highly collaborative, with a strong orientation around employee service and support and overall success. You are flexible, reliable, trustworthy, and have excellent time management (with a sense of urgency), communication, and organizational skills. You work seamlessly across functions within the organization, possess excellent communication skills, and work proactively to solve complex problems with the goal of continuous improvement. If this sounds like you, please keep reading.....   Kinsa was founded with a mission to stop illness from spreading by knowing where and when it starts. Our mission has never been more important or more relevant than it is right now. We are leading the charge in the fight against COVID-19. Our real-time map of illness has been featured in the New York Times, on Rachel Maddow, CNBC, FOX News, The Economist, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah etc.  Turn on the TV, open the paper… We are making headlines bringing our Data to the fight. We’ve done this by successfully transforming the first device you grab when sickness strikes - the thermometer - into a sensor to detect when and where illness is rising, and communicate with those who have just fallen ill.    RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Ensure HR operation is operating in accordance with federal, state, and local employment requirements, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Title VII, etc. ·       Effectively utilize TriNet (for payroll/timekeeping) and other HR systems. ·       Monitor and maintain payroll, employee benefits, vacation/personal time, leaves of absence, and all necessary paperwork for new hires and terminated employees in coordination with the HR Team. ·       Liaison between Talent Acquisition partners and management in the recruitment and selection of candidates. ·       Facilitate organization development and job evaluation processes. Assist local managers with salary and wage administration to ensure pay consistency and equity. ·       Ensure effective new employee on-boarding process. ·       Develop positive employee relations initiatives. Coach employees and managers on correct interpretation and administration of Company HR policy. Assist management in maintaining positive employee relations. ·       Work with local managers to determine training needs. Recommend training programs and utilization to support employee and management development. ·       Assist in report preparation and data analysis. ·       Propose programs to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. ·       Assist in maintaining and updating employee policies and procedures. ·       In conjunction with Managers, take necessary measures when there is deviation from policies and standards.   REQUIREMENTS ·       2-3 years of HR Generalist experience demonstrating knowledge of HR practices and regulations. ·       Excellent time management and organizational skills. ·       Excellent attention to detail and commitment to task.  ·       Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. ·       Experience applying knowledge of state employment laws to assess compliance issues. ·       Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization. ·       PHR or SPHR strongly preferred

About Us:

There are four key characteristics of our team that we hope are traits you have as well:

Be Passionate: The Kinsa team is driven towards a goal that is bigger than themselves, they have a real passion in working toward a solution for a widespread social issue. Our work is stimulating, meaningful and has purpose.

Be Committed: We are committed to our mission. We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us: to change the face of public health and save hundreds of thousands of lives in the process. We are committed to working hard, working smart, working together, and doing what it takes to make a difference. Our time is now.

Be Efficient: We are a startup, and we are proud of our work so far but there is a lot more work to be done. Moving fast is the result of good planning, decision making, and execution.

Be Inclusive: Solving one of the most important public health problems of our time requires a mix of perspectives and approaches, which is why diversity of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, religious belief and ethnicity are all welcome and greatly valued at Kinsa. We are as proud of our differences as we are of our shared passion for stopping the spread of infectious illness, and are always looking for people with varied viewpoints, skill sets, backgrounds and experiences to realize our mission.

Salary and compensation

No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Data Science, Senior and HR jobs that are similar:

$60,000 — $120,000/year

Location

Remote - USA