HR SPECIALIST/REP

Responsibilities The HR Coordinator will conduct benefits orientations bi‑weekly for General Orientation and as needed. Responsible for assisting employees with benefits questions; acts as a liaison when necessary to achieve resolution to employee benefit challenges. Responsible for the processing of all LOAs in a timely manner and ensures proper supporting documentation is obtained for the leave and the return of the employee back to work. Processes all disability and accommodations requests. Process FMLA claims on a weekly basis. Notify supervisors of new cases and instruct them of time frames. Communicate with FMLA vendors on existing cases for verification. Update PTO/ELB and FMLA status into HRIS. Investigate work‑compensation claims. Assist with ADA. Assist with daily duties; onboarding, filing, scanning, assisting customers, and other duties required by management. Provide clerical support for daily needs in human resources, including electronic filing and maintenance of employee personnel and training files, making new‑hire packets, and assisting with new‑hire orientation. Conduct necessary audits. Work with the HR staff to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately. Assist customers on UHS offered benefits (e.g., 401(k), life insurance, medical, dental, vision, STD, etc.). Qualifications Minimum three years’ experience in human resources. Strong knowledge of FMLA, worker’s compensation, ADA and all UHS benefits. Knowledge of current computer software. Good communication skills, excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to the compliance program and code of conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues to the compliance officer. Education / Licensure Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or five years of HR experience with an associate degree preferred, or eight years of HR considered in lieu of a degree preferred. Knowledge and Skills Experienced working with recruitment software, applicant tracking systems, Lawson and HRIS databases. Progressive experience within corporate and/or search‑firm environments with a proven track record of sourcing. Knowledge of recruitment programs and procedures, including applicant sourcing, background checks and onboarding. Knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Knowledge of employee relations and performance evaluation. Knowledge of employee benefits and compensation. Knowledge of HR training and development. Knowledge of JCAHO and other licensing agency HR requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills, conflict resolution, data analysis, project management, time management, and administrative process. Strong HR information system skills. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and, as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.