Human Resources Onboarding and Compliance Specialist I - HR Shared Services

CHRISTUS Health•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Human Resources Onboarding and Compliance Specialist I delivers comprehensive support to the HR Operations Team and other HR Centers of Excellence, primarily overseeing onboarding and cross-boarding milestones for Associates. The Specialist helps coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes to support efficiency and compliance with organizational standards. The role requires professionalism, meticulous organization, attention to detail, effective project management, and exceptional customer service. It involves frequent engagement with key stakeholders and handling sensitive human resources data, requiring tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment. The position contributes to the integrity and smooth operation of HR onboarding processes and Associates’ experience within the organization. With general guidance, the Specialist handles high-volume onboarding and cross-boarding for clinical and non-clinical roles, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hiring and Associate transition protocols across multiple systems. The role gathers and analyzes data, monitors metrics, prepares reports, assesses compliance risks, interprets regulatory requirements, and develops strategies to support adherence to standards. It requires knowledge of healthcare regulations and familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local requirements, including EEOC, FCRA, HIPAA, OSHA, licensing and certification requirements, fair hiring practices, and E-Verify compliance. The Specialist works independently with general direction, solves problems, manages multiple projects, collaborates with legal, HR, and clinical teams, and maintains confidentiality. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations and familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations affecting healthcare operations and patient care.
Familiarity with EEOC, FCRA, HIPAA, OSHA, state and national license and certification requirements, and other pertinent guidelines.
Understanding of fair hiring practices and E-Verify compliance.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently with general direction.
Ability to collaborate with multiple departments and maintain discretion when handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
0–1 year of experience with onboarding and cross-boarding.
Experience working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Prior experience managing multiple ongoing projects.
aPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification.
Participation in professional development courses and membership in relevant industry associations are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Handle high-volume onboarding and cross-boarding functions for clinical and non-clinical roles with a high level of accuracy.
Ensure compliance with hiring and Associate transition protocols across multiple systems.
Gather and analyze data, monitor metrics, and prepare reports as needed.
Assess compliance risks, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop strategies to support adherence to standards.
Communicate information, expectations, and procedures to new hires, internal transfers, and organizational departments.
Stay informed about changes in healthcare regulations and compliance standards.
Work independently, use available resources, and solve problems effectively.
Collaborate with legal, human resources, and clinical teams.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.