Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

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• Department:
  Human Resources
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
• Shift: Monday-Friday – 24 Hours per week
• Job

The Human Resources (HR) Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting the HR department and ensuring that the HR functions are efficient and effective to support the organization. This position performs a variety of HR related tasks at a professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following HR core process areas: HR Compliance, HRIS Reports, onboarding support, training, Employee Relations/HR Business Partner support, and other general HR responsibilities.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long‑term disability, and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four‑legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career, and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

• Assists team members and leaders with questions and triage to appropriate HRBP, ERP or COE.
• Supports the HR department and other service lines by understanding and navigating the HRIS system, executing Lawson transactions and position creation with minimal errors.
• Monitors and audits affiliate Lawson data, making appropriate changes to ensure correct data is maintained (e.g., vacant manager, work schedules, FTE, work assignments).
• Develops knowledge of general HR practices, technology, and metrics using Power BI and other tools within UPH to support ERP/HRBP interactions with leaders.
• Runs weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and prepares requested reports from Lawson, Power
  
  BI, SharePoint, and Compensation reporting.
• Provides oversight, record‑keeping, and administration of compensation‑related programs (retention agreements, discretionary bonus/retention documents, and other special reports).

• Assists with policy administration, creation, editing, and communication in collaboration with system and affiliate teams.
• Assists leaders and team members with relevant interpretation of employment regulations and organizational policies in collaboration with ERP/HRBP.
• Serves as subject‑matter expert for systems monitoring licensure, certifications, and other regulatory or local requirements (Evercheck, Vax Track).
• Supports the Labor Law posting process and requirements at all affiliate locations.
• Provides support for various regulatory agency and accrediting agency compliance requirements.

• Participates in affiliate/system meetings and committees as needed.
• Assists in providing affiliate‑specific content and may facilitate or support New Employee Orientation.
• Acts as primary point of contact for front desk coverage, project support, employee file administration, and I9 audit/reconciliation.
• Manages all phases of the unemployment process, ensuring collaboration/engagement with ERP/HRBP to achieve the best outcome.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure proper data collection for regulatory audit/surveys.

• Serves as liaison and steward for UPH when working with local community student/adult groups.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities, is objective and open to others’ views, welcomes feedback, and contributes to positive team goals.
• Maintains confidentiality and respects all individuals.
• Provides outstanding customer service to employees, HRBPs, ERPs, and stakeholders within and outside the HR function.

• Associate’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, business, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an HR role/department, with a strong focus on HR processes, procedures, and overall customer service and service delivery.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:
Human Resources

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care