hr specialist Houston, MO
Job description
Job Posting
Human Resource Specialist
Human Resources
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Human Resource Specialist is responsible for assisting leaders with achieving business performance goals while offering great employment experience for all employees. The successful candidate will provide leadership coaching and training in addition to serving as a resource for leave administration, employee relations, performance management, compensation, recruitment, and employment law compliance. This candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the development of HR objectives and systems and is empowered to work independently while serving as the primary contact for Human Resources operation needs. The candidate will also interface with TCMH employees, answering questions regarding employment and/or directing customers to the appropriate parties within the department or institution. Acts as a liaison to departments and the employees. Ensures that all employee actions are documented and entered into the Human Resource personnel files. Generates reports upon request.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field of study required. HR certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of related work experience required. Healthcare experience preferred.
Qualifications/Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies. Knowledge of employment/labor laws. Knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.)
Duties:
- Assist with screening applicants and scheduling interviews for select jobs.
- Assists with the resolution of individual employee benefits issues and maintains issues log for documentation of all benefits-related escalations and resolutions.
- Collect and update HR databases with employee information.
- Ensures employee file is complete and assists with file audits.
- Interacts with Payroll, Finance and Benefits vendors to resolve billing, pay, and enrollment matters.
- Manage the annual Open Enrollment process.
- Maintain benefit consultant/carrier relationships.
- Maintains strict confidentiality with HIPAA/compliance standards.
- Organize and attend organization meetings and events.
- Oversees health and welfare plan administration and compliance.
- Partner with internal programmer analysts to establish and troubleshoot vendor integrations. Work closely with IT, Manager of Finance and HR Systems to establish and maintain benefit reports and dashboards in HRIS. Modify benefits-related system set up and business processes as needed.
- Reviews monthly vendor billing against plan enrollment to ensure accuracy of payments against plan census.
Mental/Physical Requirements (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Normal mental concentration on largely variable operations, with frequent periods of intense concentration due to deadlines and sensitive situations. Must possess the ability to transport self throughout the facility. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20lbs from the floor and from overhead, and 40lbs from waist height. Exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Standard office conditions. Frequent interruptions. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and stressful situations.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
