Specialist-Human Resources

Job Summary
Provides Human Resource leadership and services to support the mission of Baptist. Provides policy interpretation, information, counseling, and support to leaders, managers and employees in the areas of employee relations, benefits, employment, compensation, payroll, worker's compensation, employee health and related Human Resource functional service areas. Reviews planned disciplinary actions proposed by managers, and makes appropriate recommendations based on current policy for investigation, documentation, and alternative considerations/actions. Provides assistance to Employee Health Nurse through data management and special projects. Cooperates with external customers, e.g. applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel; identifies needs; collects, evaluates, and reports timely to inquiries; and, follows through to case closure. Recommends new/revised procedures and monitors compliance with policy, legal, and regulatory requirements to include Joint Commission and EEOC. Research: collects, compiles and analyzes data; and provides input into report design/presentation of special projects, as assigned. Incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of Human Resources services a minimum of 8 hours/day. 5 days/week. Some additional work and call back hours may be required. This position is under the direction of the Director of Human Resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities
• Completes assigned goals.
• Administers benefit plans.
• Assists internal and external applicants with employment needs and the facilitation of personnel transactions.
• Assists HR Director with the performance management process by responding to issues pertaining to pay and compensation.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws, and Baptist policies, which includes interpretation, sharing of information and providing timely counsel, providing Human Resources support to management and employees to assure fair and consistent application of rules, regulations, and protocols while minimizing legal risks and exposure.
• Assists HR Director with maintaining Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness.
• Provides assistance to employees and managers surrounding work related issues.
• Maintains adequate resources as part of the office management function.
• Clarifies inquiries, cooperates with external customers, e.g., applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel, to identify needs and meet requirements.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience: Minimum Required: 1 year directly related experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Preferred/Desired: 2 years directly related experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Education: Minimum Required: Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources, business administration or related field. 2 additional years of HR experience can be substituted for the college degree. Preferred/Desired: Masters degree in Human Resource Management in Business Administration or related field.

Special Skills: Minimum Required: Previous experience/e using automated HR/Payroll system. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Licensure: Preferred/Desired: SHRM certification as SPHR or PHR is prefer