Human Resources Specialist

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital•Newberry, MI

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About The Position

The Human Resources Specialist role requires a combination of people and technical skills to support over 300 employees and contractors providing medical care for patients in our Hospital, Medical Clinics and Long Term Care Center. The Human Resources Specialist supports all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent, professional and confidential HR services. This position assists with hiring, onboarding, HRIS management, benefits administration, employee relations and compliance with employment processes and regulations. The Specialist serves as a knowledgeable resource for team members and management on HR policies and best practices.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Healthcare, will consider equivalent experience.
2–4 years of HR generalist or specialist experience preferred.
Friendly, approachable demeanor, good with listening, hearing and communicating.
Knowledge of Human Resource practices, HR and benefit software and advising management on employee matters.
Experience with HRIS and benefits software and Microsoft Office suite.
Exceptional problem-solving, technical and organizational skills.
Improves processes to ensure HR services provide optimum value.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring: Create job postings in iSolved Jobs software, screen candidate applications, conduct phone interviews, coordinate with management through interview process, candidate selections, background checks, offer letters and prepare new-hires to join us. Oversee contractor vendors for travel staff.
Orientation & Onboarding: Facilitate employee orientation sessions, coordinate with all presenters, update materials and ensure new hire readiness to start work.
HRIS System: Maintain accurate employee records, scan and upload documents, update all personnel data changes, run reports in the iSolved, the HR information system.
Benefits Administration: Manage all benefits open enrollments, update life changes, and employee inquiries; interface with benefits and retirement providers software.
Learning: Assist with coordinating training programs, update learning curriculums and set up new modules in CareLearning software.
Employee & Labor Relations: Respond to employee and supervisor questions on policies, performance, and workplace concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
Advisory Support: Provide human resources guidance and management advice on performance, discipline and development for normal and offbeat issues.
Employee Engagement: Support initiatives to enhance workplace culture, recognition programs and retention efforts.
Workers' Compensation: File claims, maintain case records and communicate with insurance provider.
Leaves of Absence: Process medical and FMLA leaves,
Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment laws and internal policies, including documentation and reporting requirements.