SIL International

Human Resources Generalist

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About the role

Job Title
Human Resources GeneralistLocation
GlobalPosition Type
VolunteerJob Description
The Human Resources Generalist manages the entire staff lifecycle for all staff types (Paid, Supported, and Volunteer), from recruitment and onboarding to staff care and relations, manager support, and individual and team performance management. The HR Generalist is well versed in US labor laws, supports and enforces HR policies, and supports employees and management with HR-related issues. This position also partners with the payroll and benefits team members.Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment and onboarding: Manage the hiring process, which includes writing job descriptions, posting openings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and guiding new hires through onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities.
Staff relations: Act as a point of contact for staff and managers, address staff concerns, conduct basic investigations, and help resolve conflicts.
Benefits and compensation: Maintains awareness of benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans, and understands payroll and compensation practices.
Performance management: Supports performance evaluation processes, provides coaching to managers in regards to goal-setting, and assists with performance improvement plans.
Compliance: Ensures organizational compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and helps enforce HR policies.
HR Information Systems (HRIS): Proficiently navigates HR systems; pulls reports; analyzes HR data to help make informed decisions.

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
Preferred certification through SHRM (CP) or HRCI (aPHR, PHR)
Progressive HR experience
Experience with HR software such as Workday
Strong understanding of employment law.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Remote
Full-time
Occasional evening or weekend work for international meetings
Occasional travel, paid for by SIL Global
Compensation Structure: This role is funded through a support-raising model, with training, coaching, and organizational support provided.
Weekly Hours
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Role
Technology & IT Accounting Human Resources Remote Collaboration Writing remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Human Resources Generalist role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at SIL International?
  3. Which of Accounting, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Human Resources Generalist role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Human Resources and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes SIL International needs from this hire.

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