Hr Generalist

The Sanneh Foundation

The Sanneh Foundation (Sanneh) is a Saint Paul, Minnesota based 501(c) (3) created to serve the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro. Sanneh is a youth-oriented organization with a dual track model focusing on participants (clients) and providers (organizational staff) to support both entities and to launch their careers.

Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improve lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

MISSION

The mission of Sanneh Foundation is to Empower Youth

VISION

Sanneh’s nationally recognized programs are designed to address the range of social factors that empower youth and improve community well-being through culturally responsive and equitable access to programs, opportunities, and environment.

VALUES :

· Building community

· Caring & Compassion

· Diversity & Inclusion

· Education

· Integrity

· Inspiring Excellence

· Innovation & Leadership

· Fun

Job Overview:

The Human Resources Generalist is a full-time position responsible for supporting the HR and HR operations. This position will be responsible for researching, developing or improving systems for onboarding staff, maintaining employee records and managing benefits.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements: In-person salary role

Primary Duties:

v Coordinate new employee hiring processes, which includes (assisting Sanneh supervisors with the development of position description, advertising the position, compiling and collecting applicants’ materials, helping Sanneh supervisors to schedule applicant interviews, assisting Sanneh supervisor with developing a list of finalist(s), prepare employment offer letter, establish new hire’s start date, lead new employ orientation, and assist Sanneh supervisor with on-boarding new employees).

v Maintain and update periodic review of all Sanneh staff position description.

v Assist Sanneh supervisors with the development of Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

v Manage Sanneh payroll and compliance initiative such as EEO and Safety protocols.

v Maintain appropriate record retention for human resources and payroll related paperwork.

v Assisting with creation and implementation of training manuals, HR manual, employee handbook.

v Assist with updating Sanneh policy manual.

v Conduct exit interviews of Sanneh team.

v Research and implement a timekeeping system for multiple categories of Sanneh team such as interns, third party community partners’ employees at Sanneh, Sanneh contracted staff, off-site Sanneh staff, and all other Sanneh staff.

v Assist with general clerical functions such as inventory processes, purchasing, data management/entry, record keeping, phones, scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.

v Assist with organization events and fundraisers.

v Assist with special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

v Minimum of two years of work experience as a Human Resources Generalist or Human Resources Specialist.

v Familiarity with Human Resources operation in a non-profit setting.

v Documented project Management Skills.

v Experience working with diverse populations.

v Excellent written and oral communication skills.

v Motivated self-starter, problem solver, results-driven, solution focused and creative.

v Strong organizational, accuracy and attention to detail skills.

v Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

v Ability to utilize complete discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information.

v Proficient in using Microsoft suit, Google suit, and other software platforms (such as ADP).

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to recruitment@thesannehfoundation.org with a subject line labeled your name and the position you are applying for. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

When writing your cover letter please consider the following questions:

1. Why do you want to work at Sanneh?

2. How can you advance the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion and Social Justice agenda at Sanneh?

3. What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings?

Physical Requirements:

v Sitting at desk or computer up to 8 hours per day

v Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The Sanneh Foundation is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 651.690.4855

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.