Human Resources Specialist

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The HR Specialist coordinates various aspects of the employee lifecycle as deemed necessary by the company, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, HR compliance, benefit administration, leave administration, and HRIS functions. The HR Specialist is directly responsible for a wide range of technical human resources tasks within the Human Resources department. This position requires use of sound judgment and confidentiality at all times. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with departmental managers on job analyses to understand skills and competencies required for positions. Creates and maintains job descriptions according to required essential functions for the roles. 
• Recruits qualified job applicants for open positions by maintaining accurate position control, posting open positions with current job descriptions, and ensuring open postings are updated regularly. Screens applications for candidates best fit for the roles. Administers assessments as needed.
• Assists with the onboarding process, including conducting new hire pre-screening activities, reference verifications, background screens, and pre-employment drug screens. Ensures compliance with employee health policies and procedures for new hires and ongoing for current employees as needed.
• Assists with facilitating New Employee Orientation and coordinates required training with other departments.
• Responsible for benefit administration for new employee/physicians as well as life events and other changes needed to maintain the benefit administration system.
• Responsible for leave administration, including General, Personal, and Family Medical Leave requests.
• Responsible for processing employee requests for reasonable accommodations and special parking due to injury or illness.
• Maintains the Service Award program and distributes according to established guidelines.
• Processes and allocates department invoices and expenses in the accounting system.
• Generates and distributes monthly Human Resources reports to management.
• Coordinates Wellness Fairs, Open Enrollment meetings, and other employee events as required.
• Participates in Job Fairs throughout the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Corporate Culture Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
• Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
• Uphold MCC’s Purpose, Values, and Vision.
• Abide by MCC’s Corporate Culture Responsibilities. 
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks in a timely manner and on schedule.
• Ability to respond to conflict situations with tact and professionalism.
• Accurately follow written and verbal instructions 
• Demonstrate logic skills and critical thinking.
• Demonstrate technical skills with a variety of data management programs. 
• Requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with ability to organize and maintain proprietary files and records.
• Ability to utilize technology in an efficient and effective manner 
• Ability to identify and resolve problematic situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Be a person of integrity and character, willing to embrace change and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work with staff members at all levels of the organization in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication. Must be able to communicate with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements of the Essential Job Functions

• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull): up to 20 lbs.
• Sedentary: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
• Standing/Walking: 4 to 6 hours’ daily
• Keyboarding/Dexterity: Frequently; activity exists 3/4 of the time, repetitive hand/finger motions.
• Ability to look at a computer screen for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally
• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading
• Hearing: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

Emotional Requirements of the Essential Job Functions

• Must exhibit stable work behaviors daily 
• Must possess adequate individual coping skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional regardless of workload or time constraints  
• Must be able to work under stress and remain calm and professional    

Work Environment

• Exposed to frequent and constant interruptions in daily functions/schedule  
• Must be available to customers and staff throughout the day  
• Required to work extended hours to meet deadlines and to participate in various assigned committees

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum education requirement is bachelor’s degree. Extensive experience in Human Resources may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Two years’ experience in human resources required. 
• Experience with benefit and leave administration systems required.
• Experience with healthcare recruiting and onboarding required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel required.