Representative-Human Resources

Overview

Job Summary

Provides Human Resource leadership and services to support the mission of Baptist. Provides assistance to the Human Resources Director to plan, organize, implement, and control operations and activities to meet department goals and objectives. Assists department managers in wage and salary matters. Completes compensation related data entry. Provides policy interpretation, information, counseling, and support to leaders, managers and employees in the areas of employee relations, benefits, employment, compensation, payroll, and related Human Resource functional service areas. Reviews planned disciplinary actions proposed by managers, and makes appropriate recommendations based on current policy for investigation, documentation, and alternative considerations/actions. Cooperates with external customers, e.g. applicants, state/federal agency officials; identifies needs; collects, evaluates, and reports timely to inquiries; and, follows through to case closure. Researches: collects, compiles and analyzes data; and provides input into report design/presentation of special projects, as assigned. Incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of Human Resources services a minimum of 8 hours/day. 5 days/week. Some additional work and call back hours may be required. This position is under the direction of the Director of Human Resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Processes employee's paychecks timely & accurately.
• Administers benefit plans.
• Assists internal and external applicants with employment needs and the facilitation of Human Resources transactions.
• Assists HR Director with the performance management process by responding to issues pertaining to pay and compensation.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws, and Baptist policies, which includes interpretation, sharing of information and providing timely counsel, providing Human Resources support to management and employees to assure fair and consistent application of rules, regulations, and protocols while minimizing legal risks and exposure to Baptist.
• Assists HR Director with maintaining Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness.
• Provides assistance to employees and managers surrounding work related issues.
• Possess and demonstrates the necessary traits and characteristics to promote positive teamwork, internal and external customer service.
• Clarifies inquiries, cooperates with external customers, e.g., applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel, to identify needs and meet requirements.
• Completes administrative tasks to ensure efficient & consistent departmental operations & that the department operates within regulatory guidelines.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Three (3) year directly related experience in Human Resources.

Preferred/Desired

• Human Resources Experience in a healthcare setting.

Education

Minimum Required

• Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources, business administration or related field or direct equivalent years of experience.

Preferred/Desired

• Masters degree in Human Resource Management in Business Administration or related field.

Training

Minimum Required

• Ability to operate standard office equipment and proficient in the use of computer.

Preferred/Desired

• Intermediate to advanced experience with all Microsoft products and their associated programs.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Previous experience using automated HR/Payroll system.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• SHRM certification as SPHR or PHR is preferred.