WHO IS USA LACROSSEUSA Lacrosse, a non-profit organization, is the governing body of men's and women's lacrosse in the United States, leading the US National Teams Program and establishing universal standards. With nearly 400,000 members, we provide national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel and unify the sport's growth and enrich the experience of its players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders.USA Lacrosse believes a diverse staff best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who reflect the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community. We are committed to a staff culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included.POSITION SUMMARYThe Human Resources (HR) Generalist works directly with the Director, Human Resources to provide HR support to USA Lacrosse in all areas, including, but not limited to, HR administration, HRIS/HCM management, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and offboarding.This position will work heavily to provide administrative and recruiting support to USA Lacrosse, including candidate sourcing, to ensure we are getting a diverse and qualified candidate pool for our open positions. In the HR department our customers are our USA Lacrosse team members, and our role is to ensure a professional, positive, respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment to support of our Mission, Strategic plan, and professional growth.A Typical Day Looks Like HR AdministrationProvides a HR presence to support USA Lacrosse employees on all HR related questions and concerns. This includes administration of HR programs such as benefits, recruitment, training and performance management, and employee relations.Processes HR related reports to support the department administratively. This includes tracking things such as employee training, professional development, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Provides HR support in the absence of the Director, Human Resources with employee coaching and manager guidance on HR related matter and issues. Assists with the coordination of the onboarding processes with the hiring manager, IT, and any other necessary departments to ensure system set up, new hire paperwork, initial required training, and new hire orientation and onboarding is complete. Assists with the coordination of the offboarding process, including conducting exit interviews and ensuring all necessary systems have been disabled and information is transitioned for a smooth exit process. This includes analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations as it pertains to employee turnover. Provides support on HR led projects and initiatives while ensuring thorough communication with all necessary parties. This may Include conducting research for policies and developing policies and procedures. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Supports the Director, Human Resources in the facilitation and management of the talent acquisition process, including, but not limited to, assisting hiring managers to identify and execute a recruitment strategy, job ad review and placement, review of candidates, and providing guidance to hiring managers to ensure they are set up for a successful recruitment process. This includes maintenance of the applicant tracking system (ATS).Assists hiring managers by using traditional and non-traditional resources and techniques to identify and attract qualified candidates from a diverse applicant pool. This includes sourcing for candidates to ensure USAL has a diverse pool of qualified candidates for all positions.Provides follow up communication to candidates as they navigate through the recruitment process and are identified for hire and enter the onboarding phase. Benefits & Payroll/HCM System MaintenanceAssists with the oversight and maintenance of all USAL benefits plans, including benefits enrollments and changes. This includes monitoring and tracking new hires and terminations from USA Lacrosse's benefits programs.Oversees the administrative process of USA Lacrosse's benefits plans, including providing assistance and guidance to employees to answer basic questions about their benefits. This may include research and partnership with KELLY Benefits to escalate issues for resolution.Assists the Director, Human Resources with benefits related projects (ie, Open Enrollment).Assists with the maintenance and oversight of the HRIS/HCM system to ensure all data and information is accurate and up to date. This may include providing user training to employees and managers to ensure they understand how to navigate the system and are using it properly to the full extent of its capabilities. Maintains employee records to ensure they are throughout and legally compliant in the HRIS/HCM. This includes assisting employees with requests to see their files and confirming all employee information is up to date and accurate. Professional DevelopmentMaintains knowledge of employment laws (state, local, and federal) and stays up to date on industry trends to ensure organizational compliance and best practices are in place. This includes doing self-identified and company identified professional development to stay current in the field of HR.Supports changes in USA Lacrosse's organizational structure, policies, and practices while championing change and being an advocate for both USA Lacrosse and its employees.Is This You High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or similar field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.2 to 5 years of experience in human resources providing administrative and employee facing support in multiple areas of the discipline, including, but not limited to recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance management.Previous experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) and doing candidate sourcing strongly preferred.Previous work experience in a non-profit, association, or other member-based organization a plus.Ability to provide excellent customer service and building effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.Ability to actively listen and understand the facts, look at the big picture, and understand potential impact on other individuals/areas to conduct risk analysis to effectively make recommendations toward resolution.Ability to conduct research for purposes of policy development and other organizational projects. This includes being proactive on professional development to stay up to date on changes in the field of HR and employment law.Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This includes previous experience using a HRIS/HCM.Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve, meet required deadlines, and exceptional attention to detail and follow up skills.Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.Ability to exercise discretion and understand how to handle confidential information when necessary.Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid (in-office/remote work) environment in a fast-paced, "roll up your sleeves" environment to deliver results.Energetic and proactive "go-getter" with the ability to present a professional "customer first" persona to build relationships and establish credibility and trust.??Willingness to learn about the sport of lacrosse and appreciate the need to develop, grow, and fuel the growth of the sport with diversity, inclusion, and equity in mind.Ability to align with USA Lacrosse's Mission, Vision, and Values and Strategic Plan to support our initiatives and organizational goals.Cultural ValuesWe Influence - Written and Verbal CommunicationWe Serve - Customer FocusedWe Create & Innovate - CreativityWe Collaborate - Peer RelationshipsWe are Humble & Honest - Integrity and TrustWe Embrace Individuality - DiversityWe Have Fun - Work Hard and Play HardExpected Hours of WorkUSA Lacrosse's core business hours are 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday. This PT position will work between 20 and 25 hours per week between the hours of 8:30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. This position is hybrid with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week with 3 days a week in the headquarters location in Sparks, MD. There may be occasional requirements for longer hours during the week and/or on weekends based on events and other business needs.Travel RequirementsTravel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.EEO StatementUSA Lacrosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other status/characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. USA Lacrosse believes diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.