Responsibilities include:

Conducts full cycle recruiting and participates in/coordinates on-boarding process.

Coordinates employee benefit administration in accordance with the IHC guidelines.

Prepares and processes weekly payroll.

Processes pre- information in accordance with regulations and facility policy and procedures.

Assists in the resolution of employee relations issues/concerns. Works with administrator and managers as needed to prevent reoccurrences.

Provides support, information, guidance, and coaching as needed.

Assures disciplinary procedure is followed and supported by appropriate documentation in conjunction with the administrator and department manager.

Maintains employee personnel and medical files in accordance with associated regulations.

Assures an accurate and updated system of performance evaluation, employee license tracking, employee physicals, and vaccines through use of the HR Tracker.

Reviews all hired employee records for completeness i.e.: reference checks, employment history, required licenses, CORI checks and any other required paperwork.

Maintains tracking system for LOA/FMLA requests and approvals.

Plans, organizes, develops, implements, and interprets the programs, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures that relate to the HR function, i.e.: Stepping stone programs, EAP, etc.

Attends local career fairs.

Engages in rounding for outcomes with staff and recognizes staff or a job well done.

Coordinates employee satisfaction efforts with facility leadership and home office staff.

Helps develop, implement and maintain employee recognition and satisfaction programs.

Coordinates employee satisfaction survey efforts with facility leadership team.

Participates in continuing education and other forms of professional development in order to keep up to date with new legislation and labor trends.

Relates and responds to the needs of management, employees, and residents.

Understands employees’ rights in accordance with HIPPA and holds all employee information confidential.

Coordinates worker’s compensation program and assures thorough investigations are done and communicated in accordance with IHC policy and procedures.

Maintains professional appearance and mannerisms according to the IHC core values.

Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Qualifications:

3-5 years Human Resource Experience. Healthcare/Long term care or human services experience preferred.

Must possess an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Must communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Must have broad working knowledge of Human Resource programs, laws, practices and regulations to include key areas such as recruitment best practices, performance management/corrective action process, Workers’ Compensation, unemployment, FMLA, and benefit administration, legal compliance and employee relations.

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to relate professionally to all levels of staff, management, residents and the public.

Must be willing/able to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary (Manager on Duty).

Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Must possess excellent organizational skills with ability to work both independently as well as with a team.

Ability to represent and articulate the IHC mission, vision and strategies in developing, implementing and coordinating the HR department.