Human Resources Specialist - Health Care Center

$50,336 - $53,414/Yr

Sauk County - Reedsburg, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Reedsburg, WI

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at the Sauk County Health Care Center plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive human resources and payroll processing support. This position is dedicated to enhancing the community by ensuring effective recruitment, employee orientation, and maintaining personnel records, while also promoting Sauk County as an employer of choice.

Responsibilities

• Perform recruitment related tasks including reviewing applications and conducting orientation for new employees.
• Develop a recruitment strategy to attract the best candidates for open positions.
• Attend and participate in college job fairs and recruiting sessions.
• Compile and review employee wage, benefit, and withholding tax information for accuracy.
• Set up and maintain employee access to facility programs.
• Verify payroll time entered by departments and balance payroll deductions.
• Orient new personnel to the organization and explain benefits enrollment and payroll procedures.
• Prepare information regarding health and life insurance coverage and collect employees' elections for coverage.
• Maintain employee personnel files and applicant I-9 information.
• Assist in entering compensation and personal data for new hires and payroll changes.
• Create monthly newsletters and participate in the Sunshine Club.
• Oversee staff licensures, performance appraisals, and background checks.
• Advise and enroll employees for benefits related options.
• Assist employees with workers compensation documentation and claims.
• Assist with payroll and related reporting.
• Maintain medical records and perform Payroll Based Journal record keeping.
• Assist department heads and employees with interpretation of policies and documentation.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Payroll experience in a healthcare setting.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $24.20 to $25.68.
• Opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.