The Human Resources Specialist works closely with the Hospital leadership team to coordinate activities related to the Hospitals personnel. Under the direction of HR Leadership, provides guidance and consultation to a hospital including employee relations, policies and procedures, employment law, retention, compensation, HRIS/management reporting, new hire procedures, and benefits. In collaboration with area management and under the direction of Human Resources leadership, communicates, facilitates/coordinates implementation and monitors new and/or enhanced HR programs, policies and procedures. Promotes proactive, positive employee relations practices and environments in all areas and understands and appropriately balances the roles of both employee and company advocate. Serves as key member of Kindred Human Resources team, providing valuable input and feedback and assuring implementation and maintenance of region and corporate HR initiatives. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, as well as applicable regulations and standards.

Essential Functions:

• Provides guidance and oversees the employee evaluation process. Ensures that managers are completing and presenting evaluations to employees timely and documentation is retained in the HRIS system as appropriate.
• Partners with the Hospital’s leadership team to effectively manage and document employee relations and corrective actions. Ensures that Hospital policies and procedures are consistently applied and adhered to while promoting an open door environment.
• Responds to all requests for information from the Support Center, unemployment, and other government agencies. Attends unemployment, workers compensation and EEO hearings when required.
• Coordinates and facilitates leadership development and other training opportunities within the Hospital.
• Champion organizational initiatives such as It Starts with Me, the annual Employee Engagement Survey and Action Planning process, Employee Recognition program, etc.
• Ensure new hires receive and understand employee benefits timelines, open enrollment processes HR Policies, and internal procedures and regulations. Working closely with Corporate Benefits department on issues and problems when needed.
• Manage and enhance the employee experience through “stay” and “exit” interviews. Identifies trends and provides Hospital leadership, HR Leadership, and/or Division Vice President with recommendations to address issues.
• Partners with the HR Payroll Admin, Benefits, HR Help, Compensation or other centers of excellence to research and resolve employee concerns such as pay and compensation issues.
• Monitors, implements and ensures compliance with new programs, policies or procedures based on State, Federal or local laws and/ or regulations.
• Ensures timely response to leave of absence requests and information requests from third-party administrators as well as regulatory agencies.
• Identifies and reports requests for reasonable accommodation and works under the direction of the Regional HR Leader to thoroughly document the interactive process meetings with employees and leaders. Identifies potential risks and escalates the matter to the DDHR and/or Legal department as appropriate.
• Promote Kindred Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives at the hospital level including ERG participation.
• Collaborates with the Regional HR Leader and Compensation to analyze relevant market factors and provide recommendations related to compensation packages, shift differential and sign on bonuses.
• Acts as a liaison between Kindred Corporate and the hospital for all Human Resource issues.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

• Working knowledge of all state and federal laws related to the Human Resources Field.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to communicate with all levels within the hospital.
• Proficient in computer software such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as the ability to attend and facilitate meetings virtually.
• Prior experience with SAP and Kronos is helpful.
• Stays informed about current and emerging trends across not only HR, but also technology and workplace culture.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel up to 5%.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field, preferred.
• Professional level experience and/or HRCI, SHRM or other certifications may be substituted for the education requirement.

Licenses/Certification: 

• SHRM and/or HRCI certifications preferred.

Experience: 

• 1-3 years of experience in human resources management or related experience at a generalist or specialist level.