Senior HR Specialist

Senior HR Specialist at Health Management Associates

Help shape the future of HR operations  are seeking a detail‑oriented, service‑driven HR professional who improves workflows, partners across the HR lifecycle, and drives organizational impact.

The Senior HR Specialist supports the full range of HR operations, ensuring accurate program administration, policy interpretation, and legal compliance. Responsibilities include managing colleague records, leading new hire orientation, maintaining job descriptions, supporting performance management, and driving engagement initiatives. A strong focus on process improvement, service delivery, and confidentiality is essential.

• Policy and Program Execution
  • Administers and communicates HR policies, procedures and legal requirements.
  • Maintains and audits HR information system records, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Labor Laws Compliance
  • Keeps current on federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Ensures compliance with labor law posting requirements and updates on employment law changes.
  • Maintains knowledge of EEO and affirmative action guidelines, ensuring compliance.
• Colleague Relations
  • Responds to colleague relations questions and helps resolve concerns.
  • Supports managers with coaching and guidance on performance conversations.
  • Appropriately escalates complex colleague relations matters.
• Employment Record Maintenance
  • Maintains accurate employment records in compliance with legal standards.
  • Oversees completion of I-9 documentation, E-Verify and state‑specific employment notices.
• New Colleague Orientation
  • Conducts semi‑monthly new hire orientation sessions.
  • Assists with the firm‑wide New Hire Orientation Program, ensuring consistency and engagement.
• Job Description Management
  • Creates, updates and maintains current job descriptions for all roles.
  • Conducts job analysis to identify required knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Performance Management
  • Assists leaders in setting clear performance goals and conducting performance reviews.
  • Provides support in developing performance improvement plans and delivering feedback for colleague development.
• Cross‑functional Support
  • Responds timely to colleague questions, seeking input from others when necessary to ensure complete and accurate responses.
  • Provides back‑up support as needed to other areas of HR, including benefit administration and leave management.
• Colleague Engagement
  • Assists with the execution of colleague engagement initiatives, both annual and ongoing.
  • Supports colleague surveys and action planning to improve engagement and satisfaction.
  • Reinforces company culture and values to maintain a positive, inclusive, and high‑performance workplace.
• Exit Management
  • Manages offboarding processes, including exit interviews.
  • Tracks temporary employment of interns and fellows.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business management or a related field; concentration in human resource management preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of hands‑on HR Generalist experience.
• Fluent in HR operations across multiple functions, including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and performance management.
• Strong understanding of employment laws across states and ability to interpret policies and requirements.
• High accuracy and meticulousness in maintaining employment records.
• Excellent communication skills, confidentiality, and service orientation.
• Experience in consulting, healthcare, or professional services environments is preferred.
• Certification: SHRM and/or HRCI strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG) and MS Office.
• Knowledge of computer software including MS Office, Docu Sign, Adobe, and Smartsheet.
• Proficiency with UKG Pro and iCIMS recruiting platforms.
• Analytical thinking, peer coaching, accountability, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage significant recurring responsibilities with unpredictable short‑term demands.

• Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes data to support recommendations.
• Peer Coaching – Actively shares knowledge and supports peer development.
• Accountability – Owns deliverables and ensures quality standards.