Human Resources Generalist at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Topton, Pennsylvania

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries. General Responsibilities:

• Sources, recruits, screens, and interviews qualified candidates.
• Responsible for providing quality guidance and support to operational leadership in the areas of employee relations, worker’s compensation, training, safety, and employee health.
• Responsible for the successful onboarding of new team members through orientation, training, and engagement.
• Delivers new hire orientation, training, and support programs.
• Works collaboratively with managers to effectively address employee relations matters such as worker’s compensation, disciplines, performance improvements plans, separations, complaints, etc.
• Assists with the internal and external complaint process including but not limited to; compliance, PHRC, EEOC complaints.
• Ensures employee records are up-to-date and accurate to meet internal protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Places advertisements on relevant websites and in publications, attends job fairs and events in the community, and represents Diakon in the community.
• Some travel will be required.

Education/Training: A BS or BA degree in Business, Communications, Human Behavior, or a related field of study normally required. Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related positions required.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 lbs.; visual and auditory skills. Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled