Human Resources Specialist

Established in 1975, Non-Profit Yakima Neighborhood Health Services serves patients in the areas of Behavioral Health, Family Dentistry, Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care, Pediatrics, Vision Care and Pharmacy. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and equity in our communities by providing accessible and integrated health and social services, ending homelessness and offering unique learning opportunities for students of health professions.

About the role

This HR support role works with the Human Resources Director and management staff to manage recruitment, applicant tracking, reference checks, recruiting source development, new employee orientation, personnel records management, and related HR administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Work with Human Resources Director and management staff to plan and manage recruitment and selection of staff
• Organize and maintain incoming job applications
• Conduct professional reference checks on qualified candidates
• Collect and track data on time-to-fill for positions and report to HR Director
• Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting
• Develop and maintain contacts with academic and vocational programs for candidate referrals
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation
• Perform new employee, long term volunteers, and independent contractors HR orientations
• Manage and protect personnel records, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Assist with filing of accounting and personnel records
• Maintain required records, reports, and files
• Participate in staff meetings as directed
• Perform related work and other tasks as requested

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or business, with coursework in business, psychology, writing, communication, or management is preferred; successful experience may be substituted
• Must not have been sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs by a federal or state law enforcement, regulatory, or licensing agency
• Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound decision‑making and discretion
• Strong written and verbal grammar and spelling skills
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely
• Bilingual Spanish/English desirable

Benefits

• Employer‑provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurances
• Ten paid holidays
• Flexible amounts of paid leave and/or cash‑out options
• Retention bonuses to reward commitment to the mission

Pay

Starting wage $20‑23 per hour.