Human Resources (HR) Specialist

About the role

Seminole Care and Rehabilitation seeks a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join our dedicated team. This position offers competitive pay based on experience, immediate accrual of paid time off (PTO), and up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement annually.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some college or technical school course work and minimum of three years of job-related experience in a human resource department are preferred, especially in a healthcare setting.
• Prior experience in human resources leadership 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 maintain 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.
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Must be a team player and capable of working independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.