Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resource Specialist / Payroll Assistant
Location: Osmond, NE (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Organization: Osmond General Hospital

Reports To: CEO

Position Summary

Osmond General Hospital is seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-minded Human Resource Specialist to join our team. As our organization expands, this pivotal role will focus on acquiring top talent, fostering a supportive workplace culture, and driving key HR initiatives to support our strategic healthcare mission.

Osmond General Hospital is governed by five core values that reflect how we relate to patients, their families, visitors, employees, physicians, volunteers, vendors, and others in the community. It is our goal to promote an atmosphere of optimism, loyalty and ethical values.

Core Values:

• Commitment to Excellence: We strive to maintain excellence in quality of care to our patients and to the surrounding community.
• Courtesy and Consideration: Courtesy and consideration are valued traits of our employees as we care for the person as a whole – including their physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Confidentiality: We regard confidentiality as essential and of the utmost importance for our patients and employees.
• Honesty and Integrity: We practice and stand by the use of honesty and integrity in any and all dealings with patients and family members, employees and other facilities in our daily operations.
• Teamwork: Teamwork is the cornerstone in the foundation of quality services. We promote and encourage an environment of teamwork to deliver needed services to our patients and the community in a nondiscriminatory manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Educational Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3 years of HR experience, preferably within a healthcare or hospital setting.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.
• Human Resources & Compliance Knowledge
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance, licensing, and employment laws.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
• Ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with consistency, discretion, and fairness
• Knowledge of best practices related to recruitment, retention, workforce development, and organizational culture.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and support organizational leaders
• Strong emotional intelligence and communications skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations thoughtfully
• Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage organizational change and support leaders during periods of growth or transition.
• Administrative and Technical Skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to analyze HR data and workforce metrics to identify trends and inform decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• People & Strategy
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with Osmond General Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and long-term organizational goals.
• Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure appropriate staffing levels, recruitment strategies, and workforce development initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to forecast staffing needs and support succession planning for key roles.
• Monitor workforce trends including retention, turnover, and employee engagement to guide organizational decisions.
• Develop and manage the HR departmental budget, including staffing costs, benefits expenses, and training investments.
• Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Workforce Development
• Oversee recruitment strategy and hiring practices to ensure the organization attracts and retains value-aligned employees.
• Ensure recruitment and selection processes are consistent, equitable, and aligned with organizational needs.
• Oversee onboarding systems that support successful integration into the organization’s culture and operations.
• Support leadership development, employee training, and professional growth opportunities across the organization.
• Ensure ongoing workforce development initiatives strengthen organizational performance and employee engagement.
• Leadership Support
• Support supervisors in applying consistent, values-driven leadership practices.
• Provide guidance related to performance management, coaching, corrective action, and employee development.
• Promote strong supervisory practices that support accountability, communication, and team development.
• Employee Relations & Organizational Culture
• Promote positive and values-aligned workplace culture across the organization.
• Lead employee relations efforts including conflict resolution, workplace investigations, and performance management support.
• Oversee the fair and consistent application of HR policies and disciplinary processes.
• Foster open communication between leadership and staff to maintain a healthy and mission-driven organizational culture.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
• Promote equitable and inclusive policies that support a diverse workforce.
• Provide guidance training to leadership and staff on inclusive work practices.
• Compensation, Benefits, & HR Policy Compliance
• Oversee compensation structures and employee benefits programs to ensure competitiveness, equity, and sustainability.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit programs that support employee well-being and organizational goals.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all employment-related laws and regulations
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Oversee leave administration and accommodation processes including FMLA, ADA, and other protected leave requirements.
• Conduct periodic HR compliance reviews and audits to ensure organizational practices meet regulatory requirements.
• HR Operations & Team Leadership
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, benefits administration, leave tracking, and personnel record management.
• Cross Department Collaboration & Organizational Initiatives
• Partner with department leaders to align HR practices with operational needs.
• Support agency-wide initiatives including organizational growth, program expansion, and workforce transitions
• Assist leadership in managing organizational change and maintaining employee engagement during periods of transition.
• Serve as a strategic partner in agency planning and organizational development efforts.
• Other Duties
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission and operational effectiveness of Osmond General Hospital.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods or sitting, standing, and working on a computer.

· Must be able to live up to 20 pounds occasionally.

· Must be able to access and navigate all departments and facilities.

· Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support organizational needs or events.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online or download our employment application by visiting the Osmond General Hospital Careers Page.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28