HR Programs Specialist & Compliance Liaison

Emory Valley Center; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TextCare

Life Insurance

EAP with Enhanced Behavioral Health

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan (403(b))

Gym Membership

Job summary

Emory Valley Center seeks a detail‑oriented Human Resources Program Coordinator to manage HR programs, ensure compliance, and support employees and leadership. This role requires handling confidential information with discretion and driving improvements in HR processes.

The candidate will coordinate onboarding, policy updates, and employee engagement while maintaining accurate records and reporting to leadership. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in human resources, employee relations, training, or program coordination.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate various human resource programs across the organization
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain and update internal policies and procedures to reflect current legal and organizational standards
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance and support
• Facilitate conflict resolution and promote a positive workplace culture
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and employee engagement initiatives
• Provide administrative support to the HR team and executive leadership as needed
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports for management review

Skills

HR experience

Employment laws

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS Paylocity

Problem solving

Education

Associate Degree

HR certification preferred

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emory Valley Center seeks a detail‑oriented Human Resources Program Coordinator to manage HR programs, ensure compliance, and support employees and leadership. This role requires handling confidential information with discretion and driving improvements in HR processes.

The candidate will coordinate onboarding, policy updates, and employee engagement while maintaining accurate records and reporting to leadership. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.