Human Resources Specialist
About The Position
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources or above, the Human Resources Specialist provides professional human resources support to Human Resources and coordination in core areas of employee-labor relations, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, employee training and development, and project management. In conjunction with JHHS Human Resources, provides services to support the implementation and management of human resources programs and initiatives, and to resolve human resources-related issues at the department level. Serves as liaison between the department and JHHS Human Resources. Employee Labor Relations Serves as a resource and support for Human Resources regarding employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and grievances. Knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of Joint Commission HR standards, HR and payroll processes, including career services, compensation, benefits, pension, employee labor relations, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, training and development, record keeping, and compliance. Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State labor and employment laws and regulations. Disseminates information and coordinates communication to staff and management about policies and programs such as workplace violence, sexual harassment, and affirmative action. Serves as either the first point of contact or liaison to Human Resources for employee relations issues, and partners with JHHS Human Resources to resolve issues or formal grievances. Conducts exit interviews; analyzes and trends data, and recommends to Human Resources appropriate actions, plans, and/or programs. Training and Employee Development Partners with Training Department and JHHS Human Resources ODT to deliver departmental training and employee development initiatives: Coordinates training opportunities and facilitates departmental scheduling/coverage to enable employee attendance at training and development sessions. Coordinates and acts as departmental Service Excellence representative. Administration and Special Projects Participates in Human Resource team projects to effectively integrate and develop HR processes, programs, and practices into business operations. Represents the department on human resources-related committees and organization-wide human resources initiatives. Maintain department reports; support Human Resources through IT applications such as the HR Acuity program. Process human resources forms; enter information into human resources systems. Participate in Grievances as needed, such as preparation, communication, and scheduling.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
- One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
- Up to two (2) years of progressive human resources experience.
- Knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission HR standards, HR and payroll processes, including career services, compensation, benefits, pension, employee labor relations, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, training and development, record keeping, and compliance.
- Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State labor and employment laws and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-SCP Human Resources certification or equivalent Human Resources certification is helpful.
- Experience in healthcare/customer-intensive environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a resource and support for Human Resources regarding employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and grievances.
- Disseminates information and coordinates communication to staff and management about policies and programs such as workplace violence, sexual harassment, and affirmative action.
- Serves as either the first point of contact or liaison to Human Resources for employee relations issues, and partners with JHHS Human Resources to resolve issues or formal grievances.
- Conducts exit interviews; analyzes and trends data, and recommends to Human Resources appropriate actions, plans, and/or programs.
- Partners with Training Department and JHHS Human Resources ODT to deliver departmental training and employee development initiatives
- Coordinates training opportunities and facilitates departmental scheduling/coverage to enable employee attendance at training and development sessions.
- Coordinates and acts as departmental Service Excellence representative.
- Participates in Human Resource team projects to effectively integrate and develop HR processes, programs, and practices into business operations.
- Represents the department on human resources-related committees and organization-wide human resources initiatives.
- Maintain department reports; support Human Resources through IT applications such as the HR Acuity program.
- Process human resources forms; enter information into human resources systems.
- Participate in Grievances as needed, such as preparation, communication, and scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
