HR/Payroll Specialist | Elite Home Health & Hospice | Clarkston, WA

Elite Home Health and Hospice•Clarkston, WA

About The Position

The HR/Payroll Specialist provides human resources guidance, representation, and expertise on employee-related issues. This administrative-authority role is accountable for office management, human resources, and payroll, including coordinating employee and payroll information for the assigned agency. The position works with agency leaders and advises on employee relations, performance management, hiring, terminations, and compliance with labor and employment requirements. It also handles onboarding, personnel files, and payroll functions, and serves as a liaison with Pennant Resources for agency-specific training.

Requirements

At least three to five years of office experience; healthcare-setting experience is preferred.
At least eighteen years of age.
Able to type 50 words per minute.
Word-processing skills.
Personal computer skills.
Business machine knowledge.
Ability to work persistently and deal tactfully with customers, leadership team, and coworkers.
Proven problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
Demonstrate autonomy, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of payroll and/or accounting experience.
Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Understand human resource needs for assigned agencies through regular communication with agency leaders and analysis of human resources data.
Provide guidance and advice on employee relations, performance management, hiring, and terminations.
Prepare or edit employee performance or disciplinary documentation as needed or requested.
Advise on the application of federal and state labor and employment laws, policies, and procedures to support compliance.
Provide human resources onboarding for new hires and assist with coordinating orientation for all teams.
Act as liaison with Pennant Resources to provide appropriate agency-specific training.
Maintain personnel files in compliance with Pennant, state, and federal regulations and policies, and applicable FLSA or HR policies and processes.
Process and oversee all payroll functions for the assigned agency.
Assume the job duties and accountability of a Payroll Representative.
Coordinate manual changes with payroll resources and advise the Executive Director of discrepancies or manual changes through end-of-payroll reports.
Promote and live the organization’s core values and act as a cultural champion.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and/or Business Office Manager.