HR Specialist - Talent & Workforce Development

FQHC Talent; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. in Traverse City seeks an HR Specialist – Talent & Workforce Development to attract, onboard, and develop talent.

You will work with the Director of HR and leaders to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement, with travel between NMHSI locations as needed. This on-site role requires organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple projects from recruitment through ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of two years in HR, training, onboarding, or related area.
• Experience with employee training, onboarding, or development programs preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, reference and background checks, and employment offers.
• Facilitate onboarding for new hires, interns, students, and volunteers while ensuring documentation and pre-employment requirements are completed.
• Partner with department leaders to support new employee integration and maintain training materials and checklists.
• Conduct new hire check-ins and communicate feedback to leadership.
• Administer compliance training programs, maintain training records, and prepare reports for regulatory requirements.
• Identify training needs and support career development opportunities.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and engagement surveys.
• Support employee retention, workplace culture, and employee experience initiatives.
• Assist with HR projects, workforce reporting, and confidential records maintenance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. in Traverse City seeks an HR Specialist – Talent & Workforce Development to attract, onboard, and develop talent.

You will work with the Director of HR and leaders to coordinate recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee engagement, with travel between NMHSI locations as needed. This on-site role requires organization, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple projects from recruitment through ongoing development.