In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Rhode Blood Center is a division of New York Blood Center and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Rhode Island community's health care system. As of December 2018, the Rhode Island Blood Center employs approximately 320 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community. We seek individuals who are caring and compassionate, who take pride in their work, and are looking for a rewarding experience. At the Rhode Island Blood Center, you not only have a job but also the opportunity to make a difference.

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“Career in Blood” video

The Human Resources Generalist provides HR expertise and support to the leaders and employees, Identifies and recommends HR processes that meet the needs of internal customers and ensures compliance with Federal and State employment laws and regulatory agencies.  Serves as a key contributor for NYBC Enterprise HR project implementations. Assists the Director of Human Resources on providing compliance and administration of assigned areas within the Human Resources Department.

Talent Acquisition

• Responsible for execution of full-cycle recruitment and hiring process; requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, evaluation, offer, pre-employment screening and pre-boarding activities.
• Provides counsel and guidance to managers during talent acquisition and workplace planning process.
• Identify qualified candidates through creative and unique sourcing strategies; job postings, prescreen candidates, presenting to managers, scheduling interviews and associated testing.
• Manage contractor requests, including receiving the requests, contacting staffing vendors, providing job requirements and ensure hiring managers are satisfied with the quality of candidates provided.

Employee Relations

• Manages workers compensation claims, disability claims and unemployment insurance claims by processing forms and attending appeal hearings as necessary.
• Site level leadership on employee engagement and culture programs to ensure high levels of employee retention. Collect feedback and ideas on how to improve employee morale and decrease turnover. 
• Meets frequently with line managers to discuss HR topics such as policy compliance/interpretation, team dynamics, employee engagement, and other supervisory topics.
• Site level management of employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and employee relations investigations.
• Provides site level interpretation and feedback regarding local implications of employment policies, programs and guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

New Employee Orientation

• Coordinates and facilitates New Employee Orientation to include scheduling, preparing new hire folders and securing presentations.
• Instructs new hires on completion of employment paperwork and benefits enrollment.
• Administers other new hire tasks such as security badge printing, parking passes, etc.
• Communicates key components of employee benefits to New Hires and staff during NEO and Annual Open Enrollment

HR Administration

• Collects required documentation and assists with processing of new hires, leaves, compensation changes, terminations, and all status changes.
• Ensures the integrity of the HR data and timeliness of the status changes.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.

Related Experience   

Minimum 3 years of broad-based HR Generalist experience including recruiting and employee relations responsibilities

Demonstrated computer proficiency using business and HR systems

Salary range of $67,000 to $75,000.  Position is eligible for a $2500 sign-on bonus.