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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as aHuman Resources GeneralistinGainesville, FL. This position is responsible for performing HR-related duties within multiple areas of Human Resources. This position will work closely with senior management, district administrative staff, and other Human Resources staff to meet the Human Resources needs of the organization.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days

• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay

• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability

• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth

• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period

• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403b offered

• Access to wages prior to pay day

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Manage the employee recognition programs

• Manage the employee wellness programs

• Process employee reimbursements

• Assist with all clerical and administrative tasks needed by the HR staff (filing, ordering supplies, etc)

• Assist with front desk coverage

• Cross-train with other HR Generalists to serve as back up

• Act as back up for HR Assistant

• Assist with coordinating corporate employee recognition events and holiday party

• Arrange and process travel for the organization

• Track and update documentation for COVID and Hep-B vaccinations

• Document/track written warnings and official reprimands

• Manage the design and execution of bi-annual performance reviews

• Assist with conducting tobacco tests as needed

• Conduct random and accident/incident related drug screenings

• Coordinate unemployment hearings

• Work closely with third party vendor, TALX, to ensure unemployment claims are processed

• Communicate to management any changes with unemployment laws and/or processes

Qualifications

• Associate degree

• Work with confidential records and maintain confidentiality of these materials

• Valid driver's license. Must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements.-

The employee must have a valid driver's license to drive their personal vehicle or a company vehicle to various worksite locations as required by the employe

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• Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs

• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized

• Must possess flexibility with work assignments and be able to multi-task

• Ability to take initiative and assist in developing departmental policies, procedures, and projects

• Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Experience in Human Resources environmentpreferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $17.25- $18.98 an hour. Criminal background check and dru screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

[LifeSouth Community Blood Centers]{#_Hlk169614354} providesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to LifeSouth Community Blood Centers providescomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer LifeSouth Community Blood Centers provides employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date).

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