Human Resources

Cheshire Regional Rehab Center • Cheshire, CT

110d

About The Position

The position involves implementing human resources systems including effective staff recruitment and retention, benefits administration, human resources management programs, employee communication programs, training, and compliance with applicable State and Federal laws. The role is responsible for assisting new employees by providing an orientation to the facility's payroll and benefits policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in human resources preferred.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Prior experience with Paychex and Kronos preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct short pre-screening interviews with all applicants to determine suitability for employment.
• Distribute employment applications as requested and refer applicants to proper department(s).
• Conduct reference checking, abuse registry checks, and certification/licensure checks (if applicable), prior to giving job offer.
• Conduct criminal background checks, as required, on all post-offer applicants.
• Prepare employee files for Orientation.
• Maintain accurate and current personnel files and logs.
• Maintain all employee benefit records.
• Maintain a record of disciplinary action and work attendance, including call-ins, leave of absence, sick leave, FMLA leave, and Workers' Compensation leave.
• Maintain a record of due dates for all performance evaluations and notify supervisors when evaluations are due.
• Assist with maintaining TB skin test and Hepatitis B shots due dates and notify supervisors when such items are due for their department.
• Notify employees of end of 90-day probationary period and corresponding eligibility for benefits.
• Maintain current and accurate records of benefits eligibility.
• Maintain I-9 forms and verify that employees are eligible for employment.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire Orientation with employee follow-up.
• Assist with coordinating training for non-certified nursing assistants, as necessary.
• Assist with coordinating all full staff in-service education programs.
• Conduct full-staff in-service education programs as directed by Administrator.
• Assist with departmental in-service and training programs as directed by Administrator.
• Maintain records for all in-service education, staff and departmental meetings.
• Mentor department supervisors on human resources issues and programs.
• Interpret and provide guidance to management staff on employee relations matters.
• Analyze various HR metrics and make recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, minimize risk and reinforce company objectives.
• Conduct all exit interviews.
• Ensure that all required posters and documents are posted in appropriate locations throughout the facility.
• Be present as a silent witness at disciplinary action involving significant performance issues or potentially volatile situations.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities