Human Resources Specialist

At East Cascade Women’s Group, our mission is to provide compassionate and comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care through all stages of life.
We are committed to providing excellent, evidence-based care by empowering patients with knowledge, and personalized treatment options.
*Qualifications* *Education and Experience* * Bachelor’s degree in HR, project management, business, or relevant field, or equivalent experience preferred.
* 2 or more years preferred in an administrative and/or customer support role preferred.
* Basic knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, employee, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
* Professional HR Certification such as SHRM-CP® or PHR Preferred *Job Summary* The Human Resources Specialist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
This position will also assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
*Essential Job Responsibilities* * Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development * Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings * Conducts skill surveys, background checks and employee eligibility verifications where necessary * Develops and conducts new employee onboarding program, ensures all initial training is completed.
* Schedules and participates with employee check in’s and reviews.
* Participates in performance improvement plans including documentation * Maintains all job descriptions for organization * Evaluates company benefits, pay scales, employee handbook, policies regularly and makes recommendations as needed * Schedules and oversees employee recognition/appreciation and event planning * Creates and manages staff schedules, including time off requests * Manages staff call outs and works with department managers as needed * Prepares and audits bi-monthly timecard information for payroll processing including; new hires, terminations, PTO and direct deposit requests * Monitors employed providers PTO- assists with contract questions * Organizes and facilitates annual benefit (medical/dental, 401K) enrollment process, determining employee eligibility and compliance requirements; serves as company contact with third party benefit administrators * Monitors employee license expiration * Oversees workers comp, disability, and unemployment claims * Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate consulting staff * With direction and participation from department manager, attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations * Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
* Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law * Performs other duties as assigned *Physical Demands* The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires full range of body motions including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Benefits: * Medical - Employees 100% covered by employer (dependant coverage available!) * Dental Benefits-Employees 100% covered by employer * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Long term disability insurance * Term Life insurance * No nights or weekends In House Benefits: * Supportive leadership and Collaborative team * "Part of the Family" quarterly employee appreciation and other recognition events * East Cascade Women's Group Swag & Clothing * Verizon Discount * Working with some of the best providers in Central Oregon! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Human resources: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person