Mgr Human Resources

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs and/or supervises a variety of human resources functions, including personnel transactions, assistance with compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment and selection, and site-specific HR administration. The role primarily ensures effective administration of personnel policies and procedures established by Corporate Human Resources administrators and may supervise human resource associates, coordinators, and/or clerical staff. The Human Resources Manager works with employees, supervisors, managers, and system HR representatives to administer HR programs, provide guidance on employee relations and policies, support compliance with applicable laws, coordinate staffing and training activities, and oversee employee benefits and performance management. The position also oversees investigations and personnel records, maintains confidentiality, and administers the local HR budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; preferably in human resource management or a closely related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible professional-level human resources work in a supervisory capacity, including at least three years of direct employee relations experience.
Candidates who do not meet the stated education and experience requirements may qualify through an equivalent combination, such as eight years of college coursework and full-time professional HR work experience, including at least three years of direct employee relations experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification, such as PHR or SPHR.

Responsibilities

Ensures effective administration of the organization’s human resources programs.
Serves on the management team or attends its meetings as necessary to provide information about human resources issues.
Provides technical assistance to employees, supervisors, and managers on employee relations issues and personnel policies, practices, and regulations; provides or arranges training as appropriate.
Monitors organizational policies and practices for compliance with legal requirements, including FLSA, EEO, FMLA, and ADA, and provides related counseling, technical assistance, and training.
Monitors and oversees the annual performance management process.
Collaborates with system HR representatives to recommend, develop, and implement HR policies and guidelines consistent with organizational goals and applicable legal and professional guidelines.
Coordinates with the HR Service Center the proper maintenance, storage, transfer, and review of personnel records and employee information.
Coordinates with Employment Services employee recruitment, selection, employment, and retention processes, and develops and implements related internal procedural guidelines.
Works with Learning & Leadership Development to provide or coordinate training courses for employees and managers on HR issues.
Oversees the administration and communication of employee benefit programs in association with Covenant Health’s Benefits Department, including health insurance, flexible benefits, employee assistance programs, workers compensation, and organization-specific programs.
Advises managers on employee disciplinary issues, encourages progressive discipline when appropriate, and ensures actions adhere to relevant rules and policies.
May assist managers with disciplinary documentation and ensure procedural requirements are met.
Oversees investigations concerning HR matters and maintains required confidential files and reports in accordance with established data-confidentiality procedures.
Administers the local HR budget.
May coordinate quarterly training and information sessions and provide associated data for annual audit reports.
Performs associated duties as assigned or requested.