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

Pennant Group•Clarkston, WA

8d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The HR/Payroll Specialist provides human resources guidance, representation, and expertise on employee-related issues. This administrative role is responsible and accountable for office management, human resources, and payroll, including coordinating employee and payroll information. The position supports assigned agencies and works with agency leaders, payroll resources, the Executive Director, and other teams to meet operational and compliance needs. The specialist also promotes the organization’s core values and acts as a cultural champion. Other job-related tasks may be assigned by the Executive Director and/or Business Office Manager.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Office experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Three to five years of payroll and/or accounting experience is preferred.
Medical terminology is preferred.

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 ensure 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, as well as FLSA or HR-related policies and processes.
Process and oversee all payroll functions for the assigned agency.
Assume the responsibilities and accountability of a Payroll Representative.
Coordinate manual changes with payroll resources and advise the Executive Director of discrepancies or manual changes via 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.