People Services Specialist

Overview Your experience matters Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a People Services Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. The People Services Specialist will join a collaborative team that values service, integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Through employee onboarding, benefits and leave administration, HR systems support, employee relations, and workforce initiatives, our team helps create an exceptional employee experience and a workplace culture where employees can thrive. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team People are our passion and purpose. Join a workplace where you are valued for who you are—not just for what you do. Our People Services team is dedicated to supporting the employees who make exceptional patient care possible. We serve as trusted partners to leaders and staff across Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, providing guidance, resources, and support throughout every stage of the employee experience. How you\'ll contribute A People Services Specialist who excels in this role: Administers and supports human resources programs including talent acquisition, onboarding, employment processing, compensation, benefits, training and development, employee relations, and retention initiatives. Serves as a People Services resource for employees and leaders by providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, employment practices, and workforce-related matters. Manages HRIS systems and employee data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, reporting, and compliance within Oracle, UKG, ServiceNow, and other HR platforms. Coordinates employee onboarding, orientation, and training programs, including educating employees, supervisors, and managers on HR processes and systems. Administers employee benefits and leave of absence programs, including employee communications, documentation, and coordination with managers. Supports employee relations activities by assisting with performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and employee engagement efforts. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, organizational policies, accreditation standards, and AA/EEO requirements. Schedule: Full-Time, Days Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we\'re looking for Associate\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience required; HR Generalist or HR Operations experience preferred. Previous healthcare Human Resources experience preferred. Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and AA/EEO requirements. Experience utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS); experience with Oracle, UKG, and ServiceNow preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism. More about Harris Regional Hospital Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long-standing reputation for excellent care, this fully-accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women\'s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. EEOC Statement Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices