Human Resources Specialist- Full Time

McCrite Plaza • Kansas City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Resources primary function is to provide assistance on and facilitate human resources functions for the Briarcliff campus, and Topeka as needed. Specifically, this position will manage a portion of the recruitment process/procedures, provide supervisor support, employee relations contact, manage forms, and workers’ compensation process/claims.

Requirements

• Ability to understand, observe, and enforce infection control procedures related to facility services.
• Ability to observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and recognize potential physical, chemical, and electrical hazards and take immediate corrective action as appropriate.
• Ability to understand and enforce the Exposure Control Plan as this position risks occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious material as an essential function of the job.
• Ability to safeguard the privacy of Residents’ health information.
• Ability to speak and read English and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, residents, and staff.
• Ability to use computers; the ability to use the designated facility computer system (or systems) at a proficient level.
• Ability to perform other related duties as directed by administration.
• Must attend staff meetings, in-service classes, and committee meetings as assigned or required.
• Ability to stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, balance, finger, grasp, push, pull, reach, or walk.
• Ability to lift objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects along a horizontal level but from position to position. This includes lifting and carrying weights up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to exert force upon an object in order to draw, drag or tug objects toward the source of the force in a sustained motion.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of human resources experience preferred; consideration for experience and education may be given in lieu of the bachelor’s degree and two years per management’s discretion.
• Poised, professional demeanor, and a positive attitude.
• Resourceful and have the ability to take the initiative in a changing workplace and adapt to varying requirements and needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the selection/hiring process; requisitions, job advertisements, processing/distribution of applications and resumes; build networking relationships with colleges, trade schools, and other entities as well as identify and attend career fairs that support the sourcing of qualified candidates.
• Act as point of contact and provide guidance on the process flow for employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns; conduct interviews and additional actions per the grievance procedure.
• Provide assistance to managers and/or supervisors on questions about termination, request for time off (i.e. leave), transfers or promotions.
• Manage all workers’ compensation claims; act as the point of contact for claims, respond to questions, follow-up and track claims until completion; complete OSHA 300 and 300A.
• Answer questions from staff regarding personnel policies and procedures.
• Develop, prepare, and generate ad-hoc special reports pertaining to staff information and data, including recruitment and applicant tracking.
• Monitor employee turnover
• Maintain required employment postings, i.e. minimum wage, worker’s compensation, unemployment, ADA, etc.
• Annually review and make recommendations for improvement of organization policies, procedures, and practices (i.e. job descriptions, personnel handbook, retention practices, selection process, compensation and benefits programs, performance evaluation program); communicate changes in policies and procedures.
• File EEO-1 annual report.
• Assist with benefit communication and enrollments.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local jurisdiction
• Revise/update State specific prohibited offenses
• Backup for new employee orientations.
• Assist with retention strategies and employee recognition initiatives
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the CFO, including special projects as they relate to accounts human resources functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level