Workforce Generalist

NEW Health•Chewelah, WA

1d•$38 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Committed to bringing healthcare into communities and communities into healthcare since 1978, NEW Health is rural Northeast Washington’s leading non-profit primary care provider. We treat all patients with the respect they deserve while providing high-quality, integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Recognized as a Best Place to Work At NEW Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're honored to be recognized as one of the Inland Northwest's Best Places to Work, a Great Place to Work®, and one of the nation's Top 100 Companies That Care. These recognitions reflect a culture where teamwork, compassion, professional development, and employee well-being are priorities. We are committed to helping our employees thrive personally and professionally while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve. Grow Your Career with NEW Health NEW Health is recognized nationally for workforce development through NEW Health University, creating opportunities for training, mentorship, career advancement, and professional growth. Our commitment to developing talented healthcare professionals means you'll be supported by highly trained teams who share a passion for serving rural communities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field is highly required.
Computer skills required.
Knowledge of legal requirements affecting human resources functions is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Excellent organization and follow-up skills are required.
The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is required.
Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle high stress and changing priorities required.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification is also preferred.
Prior experience in human resources, particularly in the healthcare industry, is strongly desired.
Experience in recruitment and retention, as well as proficiency with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and report generation, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out and manages recruitment, retention and developmental objectives in accordance with company and department strategic plans.
Manages the orientation process of all new onboarding employees.
Provides coaching and training to managers on frequently asked questions, employee relations, benefits, hiring processes, and performance concerns.
Addresses employee grievances and takes disciplinary actions when necessary.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of all benefit plans, policies and procedures to provide employees with timely responses.
Manages accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation with integrity and confidentiality of information and files.
Collaborate with workforce development director to keep HR policies, procedures, and workflow current.
Primary custodian for administering and tracking employee leaves, such as FMLA, PFML, and ADA Accommodations.
Maintains and maximizes Human Resource Information System records and generates reports from databases.
Develop communication with employees about benefit programs, procedures, claims, and mandated disclosures.
Manages employment processes, including leaves of absence, requests for accommodation, unemployment claims, and workplace injury coordination.
Primary custodian for planning and executing special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
Collaborates with Workforce Development Manager for workforce development growth and strategy.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations regarding employment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel may be required.