What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Arbor Hospice?
Corporate · Human Resources
Kalamazoo, MI
Human Resources
Full Time, Days
Req # 5821
Job Summary: The HR Specialist will be responsible for driving and supporting the full employee lifecycle, which may include activities such as performance management administration, HRIS support, onboarding and recruiting, for NorthStar Care Community (NSCC) employees.
Essential Functions:
- Actively updates and maintains the organization’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This includes establishing workflows, updating onboarding experiences, and generating reports as needed for HR metrics and analytics.
- Oversees the performance management process, including annual evaluations, orientation reviews, and annual goals; ensures timely completion of tasks through reporting. Assists managers with goal setting, performance improvement paths, and feedback processes.
- Ensures accuracy and confidentiality of all employee records.
- Works closely with Payroll staff to ensure employee records are updated and maintained.
- Manages and maintains accurate credentialing and licensing records for staff, including tracking expirations, processing applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, and updating provider information in online systems.
- Processes and reviews new hire onboarding documentation, including I-9s, at the time of hire.
- May manage the full cycle recruiting process including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection. Collaborates with supervising leaders in the recruiting and selection process to ensure adequate staffing throughout the organization.
- Utilizes various computer programs to prepare, analyze, and present information, and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Supports department projects as assigned and may work with other departments and disciplines in support of company-wide initiatives.
- Stays current with legislative and regulatory changes that affect human resources. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local legislations including FMLA, ADA, ADEA, OSHA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other employment regulations.
- Contributes to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Proactively participates in team functions and meetings, internal and external education, training, in-services, and other activities to promote personal and professional growth.
- Actively participates in activities that promote NorthStar Care Community’s mission in the community.
- Adheres to organizational Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, protocols and processes and all regulatory and legal requirements.
- Adheres to the NorthStar standards to care for every person, every time, 100% of the time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent education and work experience required; a concentration in Human Resources preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively more responsible work experience in a business office environment required. Human resources (or related field) and/or experience in a heath care organization with responsibility for multiple sites/locations preferred.
- PHR/SPHR certification or similar professional certification preferred.
- Must be computer literate, with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Applicant Tracking Systems, HRIS and related reporting systems.
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of human resources.
- Knowledge of legislation impacting Human Resources in the workplace including FMLA, ADA, ADEA, OSHA, worker’s compensation, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, etc.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, effective organizational, prioritization and follow-through skills, attention to detail, tact, dependability, emotional intelligence and the ability to promote positive, constructive relationships with communication and collaboration at all levels with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently and be able to communicate orally and in writing in internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands. Demonstrates integrity and flexibility and participates actively in change and quality improvement initiatives.
- The physical demands of the position include: vision, effective speech and hearing for extensive telephone contact; repetitive motion; traveling; driving or riding in motor vehicle; standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and stretching; lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to travel and maintain the rigors of a busy schedule. Frequently works variable hours/days; activities and workload may require extended days.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States