Human Resource Generalist (Healthcare/Hospital experience)

Position Summary Rennova Community Health, Inc. seeks a seasoned Human Resources (HR) Generalist with direct hospital/healthcare experience. Under the direct supervision of the VP of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist oversees the day-to-day HR operations, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, performance, payroll, and other functions across multiple work locations. Core Duties and Responsibilities Assist in communicating and applying company policies and procedures and promote a deeper understanding of the workforce. Serve as the primary contact to respond to employee inquiries and questions on HR-related policies, benefits, payroll, compensation, etc., escalating complex matters to Corporate HR. Process job requisitions to hire for replacements and new positions. Post open positions to job boards, source, recruit, interview, screen, and evaluate candidate qualifications for open positions. Coordinate and participate in job fairs and recruitment events. Build networks with community partners to identify qualified passive candidates and develop a pipeline of candidates for high-turnover positions. Prepare and maintain employee new hire packets and ensure accurate and timely completion of the new hire process. Assist and participate in new hire orientation and proactively explore opportunities to enhance the new hire experience. Maintain HRIS employee records (i.e., new hire, termination, change of status). Prepare monthly employment status reports for Quality, HR, and/or compliance purposes. Assist with workers’ compensation claims, unemployment requests, FMLA, OSHA reporting, and other leaves of absence. Coordinate training opportunities and facilitate departmental scheduling to efficiently enable employee attendance at training and development sessions. Assist with the processing of terminations, including completing exit surveys and employee offboarding. Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Coordinate and oversee the annual performance evaluation process. Complete employment verification requests. Assist with the biweekly payroll process. Assist in developing, outlining, and implementing employee recognition programs. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Perform other duties which could be administrative as assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field required. (Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of the degree with the approval of Corporate HR) 5 years of Human Resources experience required. Previous HR experience in a hospital/healthcare facility required with exposure to CMS and/or other healthcare regulatory bodies preferred. Familiarity with HR and employee relations functions, payroll administration, and state and federal employment laws. Knowledge of licensing agency HR requirements preferred. Minimum Qualifications Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations compliance, and industry best practices. Ability to recruit and evaluate applicants using independent judgment and discretion. Previous experience with Kronos Workforce Management or similar HRIS tool. Positive attitude, high energy, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented. Proven ability to act with integrity, remain professional, objective, and discrete, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with all members of the team. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong multitasking skills and the ability to readily pivot from one task to another as required. Strong computer skills, including an above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Work Conditions Primary setting: Clinical Center and/or Office. Willingness to work from the local office and travel to worksites of our operating locations (currently, Knoxville and Oneida). Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr