Senior Human Resources Specialist

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4 Year Degree

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Thrive Behavioral Health is actively hiring a Senior Human Resources Specialist to join the Administrative Team. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is responsible for fostering positive relationships between staff and leadership. This role ensures a fair, respectful, and legally compliant workplace by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and supporting organizational policies and engagement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeps abreast of current literature and developments in the field.
• Attends and/or completes required agency trainings and meetings.
• In collaboration with Leadership and in consideration of Company Culture, mission, and legal compliance, creates and updates policies and procedures.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and workplace issues.
• Investigates employee relations matters, including grievances, conflicts, and policy violations.
• Provides guidance to all staff on company policies, procedures, and labor laws.
• Facilitates conflict resolution and mediation between staff and leadership.
• Maintains accurate documentation of investigations and employee interactions.
• Supports performance management processes and disciplinary actions.
• Analyzes staff feedback and trends to recommend workplace improvements.
• Partners with HR and leadership to promote employee engagement and retention.
• Conducts training sessions on workplace conduct, ethics, and diversity & inclusion.
• Completes Exit Interviews.
• Responds to unemployment insurance inquiries.
• Stays aware of all pertinent federal, state and Thrive Behavioral Health regulation, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• .Effectively collaborates with HR Team and communicates regularly with HR Director regarding any concerns or needs.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of Senior Human Resources Specialist.
• Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Company’s HRIS is preferred.
• Knowledge of FLSA, HIPAA, Title VII, and other applicable laws.
• Effective, empathetic listening skills enabling for clear, professional verbal responses, especially when engaging in difficult conversations.
• Must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
• Expected to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
• Skilled at diffusing situations involving parties with elevated demeanors.
• Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for comprehensive, objective expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Skilled at conducting investigations and creating policies within compliance.
• Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Has the ability to consistently consult with supervisor when necessary and works as a team.
• Must be flexible and able to demonstrate self-motivation, prioritization, and follow through.
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility in person and over the telephone.
• Exceptionally skilled at maintaining discretion and confidentiality as an HR professional and in accordance with company policies.
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• The skill to present and train on material within the scope of one’s role.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL STAFF

• Adheres to all Thrive Behavioral Health Policies and Procedures.
• At all times, conducts self in a manner…