Human Resource Generalist; Healthcare​/Hospital

Position Summary

Rennova Community Health, Inc. seeks a seasoned Human Resources (HR) Generalist with direct hospital/healthcare experience. Under the direct supervision of the VP of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist oversees the day-to-day HR operations, including but not limited to recruitment, onboarding, performance, payroll, and other functions across multiple work locations.

• Assist in communicating and applying company policies and procedures and promote a deeper understanding of the workforce.
• Serve as the primary contact to respond to employee inquiries and questions on HR-related policies, benefits, payroll, compensation, etc., escalating complex matters to Corporate HR.
• Process job requisitions to hire for replacements and new positions. Post open positions to job boards, source, recruit, interview, screen, and evaluate candidate qualifications for open positions.
• Coordinate and participate in job fairs and recruitment events. Build networks with community partners to identify qualified passive candidates and develop a pipeline of candidates for high-turnover positions.
• Prepare and maintain employee new hire packets and ensure accurate and timely completion of the new hire process.
• Assist and participate in new hire orientation and proactively explore opportunities to enhance the new hire experience.
• Maintain HRIS employee records (i.e., new hire, termination, change of status).
• Prepare monthly employment status reports for Quality, HR, and/or compliance purposes.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims, unemployment requests, FMLA, OSHA reporting, and other leaves of absence.
• Coordinate training opportunities and facilitate departmental scheduling to efficiently enable employee attendance at training and development sessions.
• Assist with the processing of terminations, including completing exit surveys and employee offboarding.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual performance evaluation process.
• Complete employment verification requests.
• Assist with the biweekly payroll process.
• Assist in developing, outlining, and implementing employee recognition programs.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties which could be administrative as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field required. (Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of the degree with the approval of Corporate HR)
• 5 years of Human Resources experience required.
• Previous HR experience in a hospital/healthcare facility required with exposure to CMS and/or other healthcare regulatory bodies preferred.
• Familiarity with HR and employee relations functions, payroll administration, and state and federal employment laws.
• Knowledge of licensing agency HR requirements preferred.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations compliance, and industry best practices.
• Ability to recruit and evaluate applicants using independent judgment and discretion.
• Previous experience with Kronos Workforce Management or similar HRIS tool.
• Positive attitude, high energy, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented.
• Proven ability to act with integrity, remain professional, objective, and discrete, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate with all members of the team.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to readily pivot from one task to another as required.
• Strong computer skills, including an above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Primary setting:
  Clinical Center and/or Office. Willingness to work from the local office and travel to worksites of our operating locations (currently, Knoxville and Oneida).
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.