HR Specialist - Exeter Hospital

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking an HR Specialist for on-site Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire. The role supports HR operations, onboarding, compliance, and broader HR initiatives while partnering with HR leadership and stakeholders to deliver high-quality services.

The position emphasizes collaboration across HR, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid/onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• HR certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR in a generalist capacity.
• Solid understanding of HR practices.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners to manage the employee lifecycle and advise on discussions.
• Participate in HR projects and programs to improve processes.
• May manage onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries with policy guidance.
• Provide general HR transaction support and stakeholder communication.
• Advocate for Workday self-service and HR data usage.
• Track HR metrics and prepare reports for leadership.
• Participate in compliance audits and data accuracy.
• Handle unemployment and vendor communications as needed.
• Provide analytical insight to improve HR processes.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

HR lifecycle

Employee relations

Onboarding

Policy guidance

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

HR certification preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Please note this position is an on-site position at Exeter Hospital.

Reporting to a Human Resources leader, the HR Specialist provides support to the BILH Human Resources team, as well as managers and colleagues for administration, inquiries, onboarding, compliance, and other HR projects and initiatives throughout the employment lifecycle. Providing high quality client focused services, driving for excellence and continuous improvement, the HR Specialist will collaborate with HR Operations and Centers of Expertise for effective delivery of HR services and strategic HR support to our stakeholders.

Job Description:

1. Support HR Business Partners to effectively and efficiently manage the employee lifecycle. Model HR best practices, and establish credibility and trust at all levels. Partner with HRBPs to advise, inform and facilitate discussions.

2. Actively participates as a member of the Human Resources team, participating in projects, activities and various work assignments. Participates in programs that enhance development, communication, processes and other workflows.

3. May manage onboarding and other activities, including facilitating orientation for new employees to ensure a positive onboarding experience, educating on workforce policies, internal procedures and other.

4. Responds to general inquiries from employees and managers, providing guidance and information on policies, processes, administration and other.

5. Provides general support to the HR staff for transaction management and various operational elements in support of our business partners. Communicates with internal stakeholders throughout the employment cycle.

6. Works as an advocate of Workday, supporting and guiding staff, while promoting self-service capabilities.

7. May track key HR metrics for the team and analyze data to inform decision-making, preparing reports and distributing information to keep HR and business leaders appraised of activity.

8. Participates in compliance-related audits and ensures that HR data is complete. Monitors requirements and communicates to HR staff for compliance.

9. May manage responses to unemployment or other claims and maintains vendor relationship; coordinates accounting activities; monitors status and any reporting requirements.

10. Provides analytical insight and applies critical thinking in order to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of HR business processes.

11. Contribute to various projects and initiatives within HR, driving process improvements, automation and efficiencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

Human Resources certification preferred.

3-5 years of experience working in Human Resources in a generalist capacity.

Solid understanding of HR practices.

Knowledge of employment law and regulations.

Ability to build and sustain successful relationships with all levels of the organization.

Highly-organized, detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task.

Proven ability to self-motivate, work independently and work as part of a team.

Effective working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Ability to use own judgment on work prioritization ensuring expectations of service delivery can be met.

Flexible to take on variety of tasks or projects; adaptable and can anticipate opportunities for additional contributions.

Exceptional communications skills necessary to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

Strong interpersonal skills to support and collaborate with hybrid/remote teams.

Positive, professional business presence.

Strong service excellence skills.

High level of discretion, integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to do research and analyze data for contextual presentation.

Pay Range:

$60,000.00 USD - $75,000.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled