Wayne General Hospital is hiring: HR Specialist in Waynesboro

Job Summary:

The HR Specialist plays a key role in supporting the HR department with a variety of essential functions. Reporting to the HR Director, this position is responsible for facilitating smooth onboarding processes, managing employee benefits, processing termination forms, and handling COBRA administration. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Director Support: Assist the HR Director with the onboarding process as needed, ensuring new hires have a seamless introduction to the company. This includes fingerprinting employees, doing background checks, making badges, handling door access, and completing cafeteria payroll deductions.

• Benefits Administration: Manage all aspects of company benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. Act as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries and issues.
• Termination Processing: Accurately process termination forms and manage the associated paperwork. Ensure all required documentation is completed in a timely manner and that exiting employees are guided through the separation process.
• COBRA Administration: Oversee COBRA administration, including ensuring compliance with federal regulations, preparing and distributing COBRA election notices, and managing follow-up communications with eligible employees.
• Other Departmental Duties: Other duties may be assigned to you by the HR Director to facilitate the success of the department. These duties may include but is not limited to back up support for the Payroll process, conducting orientation for new hires, filling in for other staff during vacations and sick leave.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in HR or a related field, with a solid understanding of benefits administration and employee onboarding.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Familiarity with COBRA regulations and benefits administration processes is a plus.

.Working Conditions:

• This position typically operates in an office environment with standard working hours. Occasional additional hours may be required to meet deadlines or handle urgent matters.