People Services Specialist

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a People Services Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. The People Services Specialist will join a collaborative team that values service, integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Through employee onboarding, benefits and leave administration, HR systems support, employee relations, and workforce initiatives, our team helps create an exceptional employee experience and a workplace culture where employees can thrive. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. People are our passion and purpose. Join a workplace where you are valued for who you are—not just for what you do. Our People Services team is dedicated to supporting the employees who make exceptional patient care possible. We serve as trusted partners to leaders and staff across the Rutherford Regional Health System, providing guidance, resources, and support throughout every stage of the employee experience.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a bachelor's degree with a business emphasis is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience required, with HR Generalist, HR Operations, or healthcare HR experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and AA/EEO compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) required; experience with Oracle, UKG, ServiceNow, Lawson, Kronos, Taleo, or similar HR platforms is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, and recommend effective HR solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• healthcare HR experience preferred
• experience with Oracle, UKG, ServiceNow, Lawson, Kronos, Taleo, or similar HR platforms is preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer and support comprehensive human resources programs, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employment processing, compensation, benefits, training and development, employee relations, retention, succession planning, records management, and AA/EEO compliance.
• Serve as a trusted People Services resource by providing guidance to employees, supervisors, and leaders on HR policies, procedures, employment practices, workforce issues, and recommending effective solutions to complex HR matters.
• Manage HRIS platforms and employee data, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, reporting, compliance, and efficient administration across systems such as Oracle, UKG, ServiceNow, Lawson, Kronos, Taleo, and other HR technologies.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and HR systems training, educating new employees, supervisors, and managers on HR processes, systems, and best practices while providing ongoing training updates and support.
• Administer employee benefits, leave of absence (LOA), and payroll-related HR processes, managing employee communications, documentation, and coordination with managers to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Support employee relations and organizational performance by assisting with performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, employee engagement initiatives, and coaching managers on HR-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, organizational policies, accreditation standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines while supporting HR projects and continuous process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, along with short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and PTO.
• Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health, including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and employee discounts.
• Ongoing learning opportunities and career advancement support.
• Travel and entertainment discount programs to help you make the most of your time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree