Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Bettendorf Health Care Center - Davenport, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Davenport, IA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

At Bettendorf Health Care Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Bettendorf Health Care Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Bettendorf Health Care Center.

Responsibilities

• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Keeps employee records up to date by processing employee status changes, terminations, wage increases, and new hires in a timely fashion within the HRIS.
• Processes employee disciplinary actions forms and ensures proper approval.
• Maintains and administers staffing and census reports on a daily basis.
• Assists in hiring process by coordinating job postings, reviewing resumes, and performing telephone interviews and reference checks.
• Processes all background checks, drug tests, and references.
• Prepares new-hire paperwork and facilitates a thorough orientation/onboarding process; enters employee information and changes in HRIS.
• Prepares payroll for processing (enter missed meal breaks, approve missing punch requests, process wage increases, and coordinate with managers to ensure timecards are approved).
• Assists employees in answering general benefit and payroll questions.
• Assists the staffing coordinator and communicates any changes in staffing needs as they occur.
• Maintains OSHA logs and reporting.
• Coordinates with regional HR Partner to support leave requests, work comp claims, and other special benefit entitlements.
• May be responsible for Accounts Payable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency is required; some college or technical school course work and minimum of three years of job-related experience, preferably in a human resource department; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Prior experience in human resources leadership in healthcare setting is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office Suite), computer hardware and computer servers.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive information and documentation while maintaining privacy/confidentiality.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
• Must be a team player along with the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching