HR Specialist

Bolivar Medical Center • Cleveland, MS

307d

About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist works closely with the Hospital leadership team to coordinate activities related to the Hospitals personnel. Under the direction of HR Leadership, provides guidance and consultation to a hospital including employee relations, policies and procedures, employment law, retention, compensation, HRIS/management reporting, new hire procedures, and benefits. In collaboration with area management and under the direction of Human Resources leadership, communicates, facilitates/coordinates implementation and monitors new and/or enhanced HR programs, policies and procedures. Promotes proactive, positive employee relations practices and environments in all areas and understands and appropriately balances the roles of both employee and company advocate. Serves as key member of Kindred Human Resources team, providing valuable input and feedback and assuring implementation and maintenance of region and corporate HR initiatives. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, as well as applicable regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field, preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in human resources management or related experience at a generalist or specialist level.
• Working knowledge of all state and federal laws related to the Human Resources Field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Prior experience with SAP and Kronos is helpful.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Professional level experience and/or HRCI, SHRM or other certifications may be substituted for the education requirement.
• SHRM and/or HRCI certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and oversees the employee evaluation process.
• Partners with the Hospital's leadership team to effectively manage and document employee relations and corrective actions.
• Responds to all requests for information from the Support Center, unemployment, and other government agencies.
• Coordinates and facilitates leadership development and other training opportunities within the Hospital.
• Champions organizational initiatives such as It Starts with Me, the annual Employee Engagement Survey and Action Planning process, Employee Recognition program, etc.
• Ensures new hires receive and understand employee benefits timelines, open enrollment processes HR Policies, and internal procedures and regulations.
• Manages and enhances the employee experience through 'stay' and 'exit' interviews.
• Partners with the HR Payroll Admin, Benefits, HR Help, Compensation or other centers of excellence to research and resolve employee concerns.
• Monitors, implements and ensures compliance with new programs, policies or procedures based on State, Federal or local laws and/or regulations.
• Ensures timely response to leave of absence requests and information requests from third-party administrators.
• Identifies and reports requests for reasonable accommodation and works under the direction of the Regional HR Leader.
• Promotes Kindred Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives at the hospital level.
• Collaborates with the Regional HR Leader and Compensation to analyze relevant market factors and provide recommendations related to compensation packages.
• Acts as a liaison between Kindred Corporate and the hospital for all Human Resource issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree