• Job Description

  Req#: 245861

  Job Details

  Job Location: Austin Ops Office - Austin, TX

  Position Type: Full Time

  Salary Range: $75000.00 Salary/year

  HR Generalist II

  Organization Description:
  Urban Alchemy hires individuals who were once incarcerated and trains them to transform people and places
  through love and respect. We provide services that heal communities challenged by the intersection of extreme
  poverty, mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. When individuals are suffering in our public spaces, Urban
  Alchemy offers solutions. When a neighborhood, street, or intersection earns a reputation as a place to avoid, we
  turn it around. Urban Alchemy staff, known as Practitioners, create a peaceful and supportive presence, helping
  our communities rebuild a sense of pride one person at a time. Urban Alchemy is a nonprofit organization
  founded in 2018. We quickly grew from a small program in San Francisco to a thriving social enterprise with over
  1,300 staff. We currently have operations in California, Oregon, and Texas and continue to expand nationally.
  Over 95% of Urban Alchemy employees, including leadership, experienced incarceration and/or homelessness.
  For more information, visit our website.

  Position Summary:
  Human Resources Generalist II is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in
  designated Operations units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added
  service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. They will partner
  with recruiting, training, benefits, and payroll colleagues to deliver solutions to problems encountered by
  employees. They will guide and partner with Operations Supervisors and Directors related to performance
  management, HR programs, and from time-to-time may assist in employee relations matters. They are the
  primary owner of offboarding procedures, including conducting investigations to assess risk factors associated
  with termination decisions. They will maintain an effective level of business and operational literacy about the
  organization’s plan, its culture, and its competition. They will have flexibility in handling day-to-day routines as
  well as surprises. In partnership with other business unit leaders, they are essential to nurturing a positive,
  inclusive work environment.

  
  Position Duties and Responsibilities:
  Position Specific:
  • Conducts regular meetings with respective business units
  • Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
  • Conducts workplace investigations of employees who have been placed on administrative leave and
  documents investigations in a thorough manner
  • Conducts investigations of injuries sustained at work and documents investigations in a thorough manner
  • Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies

  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees,
  reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling,
  career development, disciplinary actions)
  • Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and
  increase productivity and retention
  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
  • Maintains compliance posture for offboarding and wage and hour workflows
  • Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
  • Identifies training needs with Manager, Human Resources and partners with training colleagues to ensure
  training delivery is at the forefront of the employee experience
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended
  best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human
  resources, talent management, and employment law
  • Ability to run reports from HRIS system and analyze them for trends
  • Supports HRIS team in maintaining the health of the HRIS system
  • Acts as champion of the HR department’s mission, vision, and values
  • Become immersed in Urban Alchemy’s culture to assist in developing cultural moments and events that
  reinforce our organization’s values

  General:
  • Will treat all Urban Alchemy guests, staff and stakeholders with compassion and respect
  • Use emotional intelligence to effectively engage and connect with others
  • Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA,
  state, and local regulations as well as Urban Alchemy’s policies
  • Attend orientation and any additional training required by Urban Alchemy or our funders
  • Follow all Urban Alchemy’s policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

  Position Requirements:
  Position Specific:
  • 5+ years of HR experience, which includes HR business partnering experience, preferably in a high growth
  start up organization
  • Has broad knowledge of HR principles and best practices
  • Has working knowledge of how HR workflows and systems work
  • Has exceptional people skills and excellent judgement that allows you to remain neutral in the face of
  confidential, challenging, and sensitive information
  • Has the ability to juggle multiple demands throughout the day and manage competing priorities
  • Has excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Has strong desire to deliver quality work that is precise and accurate
  • Has outstanding follow-through skills, is self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
  • Has strong knowledge of California and federal labor law (FMLA, wage, and hour, EEO, ADA, employment
  laws, etc.)
  • Has essential knowledge of how benefits plans work and payroll processes
  • Has excellent computer skills and knowledge of how to use office software programs, including HRIS
  systems and Google Suite
  • Ability to be resourceful with strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively to solve problems
  • Ability to be a genuine team player with an interest in building community and authentic relationships
  • Ability to be comfortable in startup environment with high ambiguity
  • Enjoys paying attention to detail and being meticulous
  • Values being kind to teammates, employees, guests, and others

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
  General:
  • You have genuine and demonstrated interest in Urban Alchemy’s mission, values, and model
  • You like to be a team player
  • You like working in a dynamic environment and can adapt easily to change
  • Must be able to work compassionately and respectfully with people from all backgrounds
  • Must be prepared to deal with challenging circumstances related to serving people struggling with
  poverty, mental health, addiction, and/or homelessness
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain background clearance based on Urban Alchemy’s policies
  Physical Requirements:
  • Expected to work in all weather conditions
  • Walking: 1+ hours
  • Standing: 1+ hours
  • Sitting: 7+ hours
  • Bending at Waist: Less than 1 hour per day

  Statement of Non-discrimination:
  Urban Alchemy shares a special bond with society’s most vulnerable because we see ourselves in their struggle.
  When doing our work, we recognize the humanity in those who are struggling and treat them how we once
  wished others had treated us. People who have been incarcerated, experienced homelessness and/or come from
  marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply because we believe they have unique skills and
  abilities to engage with people who are struggling. Urban Alchemy provides equal employment opportunities to
  all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
  disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
  characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Urban Alchemy prohibits discrimination and harassment of
  any type.

  How to Apply:
  If you have questions, please email hr@urban-alchemy.us and indicate the position you are interested in. You can
  apply for this position by visiting: https://www.paycomonline.net.

  Qualifications

  
  

• About the company

  Urban Alchemy transforms people and urban spaces with respect and compassion to heal communities and cities.

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