Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
An ambitious Human Resources/Information Technology professional seeking to apply an existing knowledge base to challenging assignments, projects, and opportunities; to continuously develop and excel for, and with, my organization. Having recently discovered my passion and skill set for software development and training, seeking a position to help continue to gain experience in this competency.
Initiate and lead human resource programs and projects. Conduct research through various methods to identify a problematic situation or find the cause. Provide advice and recommendations to senior level personnel for resolution of daily issues. Formulate strategic and practical plans to address human resource matters. Assist in recruiting, training and management of personnel. Devise plans and techniques to drive change and culture management. Assist in the development and integration of policies. Select and implement suitable HR technology. Help establish control systems for compliance with business methods and HR practices. Review systems and processes and make modifications to address issues. Refurbish knowledge of advancements in the field and present new ideas.
Support seven hospitals throughout three states (Indiana, Arizona, Texas) to ensure all location HR staff is compliant with state and federal healthcare regulations. Step in as main point of contact when no location HR present, including travelling to provide on-site support. Coach and counsel location HR staff on legal or regulatory issues, policy compliance, and provide general employee relations or performance issue guidance. Conduct file audits to ensure completion and accuracy in accordance with state and federal regulations and employment laws. Participate in and successfully complete Joint Commission and state compliance surveys. Develop and implement tools for each hospital location to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of key HR metrics, including new hires, terminations, renewable requirements, position controls, leave of absence, and daily recruitment tracking. Address employee relations, allegations, complaints, concerns, and performance issues with consistency in accordance with legal and ethical requirements. Serve as HR systems super user; answering questions, resolving issues, developing and providing training, and assigning proper permission as needed (i.e. iCIMS, ADP Workforce, Relias, Ability Smartforce). Partner with Vice President of Human Resources to complete company-wide projects to improve employee retention and engagement, implement recruiting strategies, collect and report data to ownership and investment firm, and work towards moving health plan to self-insured. Process administration changes in HRIS for corporate location (and other hospitals when no HR on-site) and completed related documentation meeting deadlines and exceeding management expectations.
Draft, proofread, and distribute documents and correspondence produced by Human Resources or IT departments. Maintain and update forms, templates, and checklists for department as necessary. Assist with software and benefit implementations. Write and distribute clear work instructions to employees and management. Draft, update, and maintain company policies, procedures, and workflows as needed. Compile/Complete all pre-employment and new hire documentation for all employees. Conduct orientation and initial onboarding of all newly hired employees. Design and direct department-specific and general incentive programs to encourage the optimum job performance of all employees. Coordinate and supervise employee benefit programs including, but not limited to pension plan, health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance. Direct advertising in local media to find appropriate personnel for open positions. Act as IT liaison to fix general glitches or issues. Escalate to outsourced IT when necessary.
Draft, combine, and update all job descriptions to consistent format. Draft, combine, and update employment handbooks into one centralized handbook. Remotely assist HR Director with projects as needed.