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Lutheran Senior Services

Human Resources Coordinator - Full Time - Concordia Village

Lutheran Senior Services, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777


Job Description:

Introduction:

At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with - residents and coworkers - every day.

Summary:

Under general supervision, provides Human Resources support and assistance covering various human resource functions including but not limited to: recruiting, selection and staffing, onboarding, orientation, employment and personnel documentation, benefits administration, training, project research and policy administration; The HR Generalist may be responsible for some or all of the duties outlined in this job description, but the responsibilities may vary by work location

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Partners with HR Leadership and other HR team members to develop and drive HR programs and services in assigned Community/Service

Coordinates administrative recruitment efforts with Community/Service and HR Leadership which could include determining hiring needs, screening resumes, initial interviews or leading the group interview process, compensation review and discussing candidate selection with hiring managers

Responds to employee questions, suggestions, and concerns in a timely manner, referring to HR shared service center when needed; Provides guidance to leaders and employees on applicable HR policies and processes

Assists with the new hire process including the generation of offer letters, processing data in the HRIS system (i.e. Workday) to generate background checks; coordinating all pre-employment requirements (i.e. vaccination requirements, employment verifications, etc.); reviews background screening results to hiring standards and determines candidate status; Prepares new hire onboarding materials, delivers new hire orientation, and assists in the preparation of new hire announcements

Ensures that HR policies and procedures are applied uniformly within area of responsibility; Assists with managing employee relations issues and provides appropriate counseling

May coordinate, deliver, or enhance training programs and activities designed to provide employees and managers with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively achieve individual and organizational goals

Maintains employee personnel/medical/benefits/state files ensuring appropriate documents are filed timely and accurately; ensures the security and confidentiality of personnel files and information

Understands and utilizes benefits and compensation information to address employee questions

Actively participates with the HR Director in developing department goals, objectives and HR systems and processes; Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvement in efficiency of the department and services performed

Plans, manages, and communicates special projects and programs such as employee recognition, wellness, benefits (annual flu shots, open enrollment meetings, etc.) and employee surveys

Responds to external HR-related requests: verifications of employment, child support orders, wage garnishments, etc.

Responsible for ensuring all Federal and State postings are displayed as required, keeps the company bulletin board postings current

Responsible for managing reports and determining if measurements or metrics needs to be altered; Provides recommendations upon review of the data; Works on creating ad hoc reports as needed

May be responsible for processing tuition reimbursement requests, ensuring all documentation is correct

May manage leave of absence requests

May be responsible for conducting staff exit interviews

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

-Bachelor's degree strongly preferred (ideally in the field of Human Resources)

-Minimum two years of Human Resources experience (preferably in a healthcare setting)

-Previous experience in HRIS and applicant tracking systems preferred (Workday experience preferred)

-Experience dealing with a variety of employees and human resource situations

-Must possess knowledge and/or experience in the various technical aspects of Human Resource Management (employee relations, learning and development, compensation, recruitment, benefits)

-Working knowledge of EEOC requirements, employment law, workers' compensation; ADA; FMLA and COBRA and HIPAA regulations

-Strong communication skills - verbal, oral and written, presentation; ability to communicate clearly and accurately at all levels of the organization

-Computer skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

-Independent worker, excellent judgment; able to follow instructions and work without close supervision

-Ability to work flexible hours as required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Viewing a computer screen for long periods of time and using the telephone to accomplish much of the work to be done. A well-lighted and ventilated working area. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

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