Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources Generalist
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Job Description
Join our Team at the Omaha Housing Authority!
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the communityDo you thrive in a fast paced environment We are looking for a collaborative and enthusiastic human resources professional to join our dynamic team and fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.
About Us
Founded in 1935 the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2700 public housing units and up to 4300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe sanitary and affordable housing.
Our Core Values
- Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals.
- Welcoming: We create a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Actively Listen: We focus clarify and communicate next steps.
- Diverse Inclusive & Equitable: We embrace all identities and backgrounds.
- Exceptional: We strive for excellence in all we do.
- Self-Care: We believe in the well-being of our team and ourselves.
- Share Power: We empower each other and our community.
- De-Escalation: We manage conflicts calmly and effectively.
- Team Spirit: We work together to achieve our goals.
Why Work with Us
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 17 paid holidays including your birthday a floating holiday and a self-care day
- 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
- Medical dental and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Life Insurance Health & Dependent Care FSA Allstate Voluntary Insurance and Pet Insurance
- 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan
Salary Range
$46195 - $63858
Job Function
The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations in a dynamic HR department. This role requires a detail-oriented organized professional with strong recruitment and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting onboarding/offboarding employee relations benefits coordination compliance training and general HR support. The Generalist also handles inquiries maintains documentation and fosters a positive workplace culture aligned with the agencys mission of providing safe affordable and quality housing.
Essential Functions
Recruitment and Retention
- Develop collaborative relationships with hiring managers and staff.
- Post job openings across identified platforms and social media.
- Screen applications and conduct initial phone interviews.
- Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communications.
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and files with interview notes and feedback.
- Attend career fairs and community outreach events for recruitment.
- Conduct pre-employment checks (background drug and reference) report results.
- Assist with employee engagement wellness and appreciation initiatives.
Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
- Prepare onboarding paperwork and schedule orientation.
- Co-facilitate the employees new hire orientation and ensure documents are completed.
- Assist with E-Verify and benefits enrollment.
- Create new hire announcements and distribute them internally.
- Process resignations/terminations collect company property and conduct exit interviews.
- Initiate system access removal.
- Notify payroll and benefits providers of terminations.
- Provide COBRA and post-employment benefit information.
Benefits Administration
- Assist employees with health dental life and other related benefit claims and inquiries.
- Liaise with benefits administrators and insurance providers to resolve issues.
- Respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation and coordinate workers compensation claims FMLA and COBRA claims.
- Assist with open enrollment and employee benefit inquiries; ensure required notices are distributed.
- Serve as a point of contact for benefit and leave-related questions.
- Assist with benefits reconciliation and claim resolutions.
- Maintain accurate benefit records and make updates to the payroll/HRIS system.
HR Administration & Employee Records
- Maintain and audit personnel files and HR databases.
- Process employee changes (transfers promotions salary updates).
- Respond to employment verification requests.
- Prepare reports and support compliance audits (e.g. I-9).
- Provide back-up coverage for the HR Administrative Assistant and Central Office Lobby operations.
- Assist with inputting purchase orders for the HR Department.
- Serve as a reliable and responsive point of contact ensuring a positive experience for all employees.
- Assist with maintenance of HRIS by updating and entering accurate data updating changes assisting with entering new hires into the HRIS and serving as a point person for new employee questions.
- Utilize de-escalation skills to acknowledge frustration or concern with employees and problem-solve identified issues or concerns.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support special projects events and research for HR Leadership.
- Position may require occasional travel evening or weekend hours.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum: 3 years of HR generalist or management experience.
- Preferred: 2 years of recruitment support; 1 year of sourcing experience.
- High level of professionalism confidentiality and discretion.
- Strong attention to detail problem-solving and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Comfortable interacting with diverse populations.
Working Conditions
- Office environment with typical normal levels of dust odors and noise.
- Frequent public interaction.
Abilities
- Ability to sit stand walk and perform light physical tasks.
- May lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally.
Equipment Operation
- Use of computer telephone scanner copier calculator and fax machine.
OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity
Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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 characteristics protected by federal state or local laws. Omaha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application or have a question about your application please contact the Human Resource Department at
Employment Type
Full-Time
