HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Gila Regional Medical Center - Silver City, NM

Silver City, NM

Hospitals

About the position

Human Resources Generalist will provide a wide range of HR support based on business knowledge and human resources expertise. Responsibilities will include: overseeing benefits, leave, payroll and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, Hospital and Joint Commission requirements; participates in identifying and implementing process improvements for HR activity/functions, audit HR and training files for compliance; participate in the placement of agency/contract staff; and other HR related duties and projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the management of the day-to-day activities to support HR and other inter-related functions.
• Is collaborative in identifying best practices to share with Directors assuring compliance measures are being met.
• Assists with labor relations issues as appropriate to include disciplinary, counseling and grievance matters.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to streamline HR functions/activities for efficiency.
• Employee engagement events to include (Employee of the Month/Quarter, Years to Service, etc)
• Audits HR Files for compliance with State, Federal, Hospital and Joint Commission Standard and/or requirements.
• Assist with Worker's Compensation reporting to include OSHA 300 form.
• Manage benefit administration for all insurance plans to include reconciliation of statements for payment.
• Acts as a resource for caregivers, while identifying and working to resolve issues related to hiring, retention, professional development and performance improvement.
• Provides requested information to employees and leaders regarding HR process, systems, policies, and other related topics.
• Provides standard policy/procedural information and performs routine problem resolution or referral on matters pertaining to employment, pay and benefits, and employee relations.
• Facilitates HR training programs for all levels of employees, including training on HRIS.
• Assists with labor and employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions.
• Updates and performs maintenance on HRIS and other systems as required.
• Serves as the Administrator of benefits, authorizing changes to benefits through the Employee HRIS enrollment system.
• Responds to telephone and/or verbal request regarding employment and benefit issues as appropriate.
• Responsible for the implementation and compliance of employee benefits defined as employee health, dental, vision, life, supplemental, LTD programs and all other employee related benefits.
• Payroll processing including, timekeeping, relocation/recruitment compensation, critical shifts, and scheduling.
• Process FMLA and leave paperwork and ensure compliance with Federal and State Guidelines as directed by the Human Resources Director.
• Perform other relevant job responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Associates Degree in a Business Related field preferred.
• aPHR or PHR certification preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written to convey information effectively.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Excellent skills with auditing.
• Excellent relationship building skills, at all levels within the organization.
• Two (2) years hospital Human Resources experience highly desired; Administrative experience in a hospital setting may be considered as a substitute for the Human Resources experience.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.