HR Specialist I

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health seeks an HR Specialist I to support basic HR transactions across the employee lifecycle. You will ensure timely completion of pre-employment tasks, coordinate onboarding events with Employee Health, and maintain candidate profiles in Workday.

You’ll work with internal partners to refine job descriptions and ensure smooth new hire processes. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a BA/HR- related degree preferred, and at least 1 year of HR experience.

Qualifications

• Handles new hire pre-employment tasks including background checks and screenings.
• Coordinates onboarding events with Employee Health.
• Manages candidate profiles in Workday.
• Provides support and clear communication for new hire processes.
• Collaborates with partners on job description requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute new hire pre-employment steps and screenings.
• Coordinate onboarding activities with Employee Health.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in Workday.
• Support and communicate across HR processes for new hires.
• Assist in aligning job descriptions with department needs.

Skills

Onboarding

Background checks

Candidate profiles

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

## HR Specialist IApply: Warwick Medical & Professional Center - Newport News, Virginia: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-038338Newport News, Virginia**Hiring Range**$19.70 - $25.63/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. **Overview** The HR Specialist I provides basic HR support to ensure a positive team member experience. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to execute Tier I level HR transactions that span the entire HR employee lifecycle. **What you will do*** Ensures completion of new hire pre-employment tasks, to include background checks, secondary checks, screenings and other requirements needed.* Coordinates onboarding process such as scheduling events with Employee Health.* Accurately manages candidate profiles in Workday.* Provides support and consistent communication for new hire processes.* Collaborates with internal partners on job description requirements.**Qualifications** **Education*** High School Diploma or GED, (Required)* Bachelors Degree, Human Resources or Related Field (Preferred)**Experience*** 1 year HR or relevant experience (Required)* Experience with HCM Workday and/or HR case management systems (Preferred)**Licenses and Certifications*** PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.