Human Resources Specialist
About The Position
Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI), a nonprofit community health center serving communities across Northwest Michigan for more than 50 years, is seeking an HR Specialist – Talent & Workforce Development for its Traverse City location. This full-time, on-site role requires regular in-person attendance in Traverse City and travel between NMHSI locations as needed. The HR Specialist helps attract, onboard, and develop employees in support of the organization’s mission. Working closely with the Director of Human Resources and leaders across the organization, the specialist coordinates recruitment, facilitates onboarding, manages compliance training, and supports employee engagement and professional development initiatives. The role also contributes to employee retention, workplace culture, and a positive employee experience from recruitment through ongoing development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of experience in Human Resources, training, onboarding, or a related area.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and travel between NMHSI locations as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with employee training, onboarding, or development programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, reference and background checks, and employment offers.
- Facilitate onboarding for new hires, interns, students, and volunteers, ensuring required documentation and pre-employment requirements are completed.
- Partner with department leaders to support new employee integration and maintain role-specific training materials and checklists.
- Conduct new-hire check-ins and communicate feedback to leadership.
- Administer compliance training programs, maintain training records, and prepare reports to support organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Identify training needs and support career development and professional growth opportunities.
- Coordinate employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and engagement surveys.
- Support employee retention, workplace culture, and employee experience initiatives.
- Assist with HR projects and workforce reporting, and maintain confidential employee records.
Benefits
- Medical benefits through BCBS of Michigan or BCN.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
- Employer-sponsored group term life insurance.
- Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program, available immediately.
- Voluntary life insurance options.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with Roth option and employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
