Human Resources Generalist in Norristown, Pennsylvania at Developmental Enterprises

At Developmental Enterprises Corporation (DEC), our employees make a difference every day in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist who believes that supporting employees is just as important as supporting the people we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys employee relations, problem-solving, compliance, employee engagement, and building strong workplace relationships. The Human Resources Generalist serves as a trusted HR resource to supervisors, managers, and employees across Residential Services, Day Programs, Client Employment Services, and Corporate Operations.

If you enjoy being visible in the workplace, partnering with leaders, supporting employees through challenges, and making a meaningful impact on organizational culture, we'd love to hear from you.

As our Human Resources Generalist, you'll play a key role in supporting employees, supervisors, and organizational leaders throughout the employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day HR guidance and support to supervisors, managers, and employees.
• Advising supervisors on attendance management, policy interpretation, employee relations concerns, and corrective action processes.
• Coordinating leave administration, including FMLA, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Administering employee benefits and assisting with annual Open Enrollment activities.
• Coordinating workers' compensation claims and leading the organization's Transitional Duty Program.
• Serving as the primary HR liaison with workers' compensation vendors, medical providers, and related partners.
• Preparing unemployment claim responses and participating in unemployment compensation hearings as needed.
• Conducting employee retention touchpoints and supporting employee engagement initiatives.
• Partnering closely with the HR Training Coordinator to deliver an exceptional onboarding and orientation experience for new employees.
• Supporting recruitment efforts, candidate onboarding, and workforce development initiatives.
• Conducting regular visits to program locations to maintain a visible and accessible HR presence.
• Chairing the monthly Safety Committee and supporting workplace safety initiatives.
• Assisting with compliance activities, personnel records management, and HR audits.
• Participating in an every-other-weekend HR support rotation to provide first-level HR guidance and support to operational leadership.

No two days are the same, making this an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a broad range of responsibilities and values meaningful work.

• Minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting employee relations, leave administration, benefits, workers' compensation, unemployment, compliance, or related HR functions.
• Working knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment laws.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, aPHR, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Relevant education and/or professional experience will be considered.

At DEC, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.

As a member of our HR team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build meaningful relationships throughout the organization.
• Help shape a positive employee experience.
• Support employee engagement and retention efforts.
• Partner with leaders to strengthen workplace culture.
• Make a direct impact on the success of employees and the individuals we serve.

• Ability to travel between program locations as needed.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to support occasional after-hours HR needs.
• Availability to participate in an every-other-weekend HR support rotation.

Developmental Enterprises Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.