HR Support Specialist - Entry Level

INSIGHT Surgical HospitalChicago, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Human Resources/Risk Management, the Human Resources Support Specialist provides a variety of customer support services for the department. In the performance of these duties, the HR Support Specialist maintains strict confidentiality of all information and exhibits through his/her work the values consistent with the mission of Insight Hospital & Medical Center. The HR Support Specialist provides high-quality service to all customers. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Five years of customer experience required
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Professionalism and confidentiality are required.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift or push/pull up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

  • specific human resources experience preferred
  • any similar combination of education and experience.
  • prior experience with an HRIS database preferred.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new computer systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Greets all walk-in customers (applicants, employees, guests, etc.) and responds to routine requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Answers Human Resources department phone lines in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Takes messages and refers calls to appropriate staff members promptly.
  • Retrieves, responds to, and/or appropriately directs Human Resource voice mail messages accordingly.
  • Distributes Human Resources information and forms to customers.
  • Reviews submitted forms to ensure that all information and signatures are complete.
  • Assists in communicating benefits information and interpreting human resources policies and procedures.
  • Responds to employment verification requests following Hospital policy.
  • Prepares and mails employee anniversary cards monthly.
  • Collects and distributes mail.
  • Order, receive, and distribute routine supplies for the department.
  • Coordinates maintenance and upkeep of departmental machines (i.e. copier, fax, etc.).
  • Prepares and mails application acknowledgments bi-weekly.
  • Administers skill tests to applicants.
  • Schedules newly hired employees for pre-employment processing and Hospital orientation.
  • Distributes, collects, and reviews all employment-related documents.
  • Verifies employment eligibility and completes I-9 forms.
  • Coordinates reference and criminal background check processes.
  • Photocopies supporting documentation (i.e., licensure).
  • Issues hospital identification badges.
  • Prepares official personnel files.
  • Maintains master files for applications, I-9 forms, and other human resource documents.
  • Coordinates the retrieval and return of terminated employee files as needed.
  • Enters New Employee Orientation (NEO) attendees in the Health Stream System application.
  • Maintains and enters employee parking information in access.
  • Prepares check requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Assigns lockers and issues uniform vouchers.
  • Completes special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.
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