Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

The primary purpose of this role is to direct the day-to-day functions of employee benefit administration, payroll processing, and HRIS functions for the facility's presonnel. This position also maintains the facility's personnel records (physical & electronic), recruitment, and hiring for new employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform benefits administration, maintain personnel files and assist in employee relations.
• Maintain human resource information system (HRIS) records and reports.
• Maintain records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget, census and other factors.
• Establish orientation schedules with appropriate staff members to provide orientation to all new hires.
• Assist with recruitment, scheduling interviews, and hiring of new staff.
• Assist employees in obtaining information concerning their paycheck, deductions and overtime.
• Assist in preparing payroll data for computer input.
• Communicate all concerns regarding HR, Payroll and Staffing to the appropriate Supervisor on a timely basis.
• Answer employee calls regarding scheduling issues and prepare written correspondence as necessary.
• Maintain daily tardy and absenteeism calendars for employee performance appraisals, reporting to the Director of Nursing Services all issues.
• Work with Director of Nursing Services when scheduling modified work duty employees in accordance with work restrictions and facility policy.
• Complete and update nursing department employee records and maintain records of current certifications and licenses for nursing department employees.
• Answer applicant calls regarding position availability and coordinate interviews.
• Communicate with Unit Managers to facilitate quality orientation programs and provide each newly hired nursing personnel with an orientation schedule.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree in related field, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experince in Human Resources and Payroll practices.
• Experience in an HR role within a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care and employee personnel information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to create and uphold an atomosphere of warmth, patience, and enthusiasm.

Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.