HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Gila Regional Medical Center; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to enhance HR operations and support staff engagement. This role involves managing employee benefits, payroll, and compliance with various regulations, while also implementing process improvements to drive efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR within a hospital setting, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach. Join a dedicated team that values professional development and fosters a collaborative work environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the organization and its employees.

Qualifications

• 2 years of HR experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefits, payroll, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage day-to-day HR activities and process improvements.
• Facilitate HR training programs and maintain HRIS.

Skills

HR Management

Labor Relations

Auditing Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

HRIS Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Business

aPHR or PHR Certification

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Systems

Job description

Location:
Hospital
1313 E 32nd St
Silver City, NM 88061, USA

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist will provide a wide range of HR support based on business knowledge and human resources expertise. Responsibilities will include overseeing benefits, leave, payroll, and ensuring compliance with Federal, State, Hospital, and Joint Commission requirements; participating in identifying and implementing process improvements for HR activity/functions; auditing HR and training files for compliance; participating in the placement of agency/contract staff; and other HR-related duties and projects as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the management of the day-to-day activities to support HR and other inter-related functions.
• Collaborates in identifying best practices to share with Directors to assure compliance measures are being met.
• Assists with labor relations issues including disciplinary, counseling, and grievance matters.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to streamline HR functions/activities for efficiency.
• Organizes employee engagement events (Employee of the Month/Quarter, Years of Service, etc).
• Audits HR files for compliance with State, Federal, Hospital, and Joint Commission standards and requirements.
• Assists with Worker’s Compensation reporting including OSHA 300 form.
• Manages benefit administration for all insurance plans including reconciliation of statements for payment.
• Acts as a resource for caregivers, identifying and working to resolve issues related to hiring, retention, professional development, and performance improvement.
• Provides information to employees and leaders regarding HR processes, systems, policies, and related topics.
• Facilitates HR training programs for all levels of employees, including training on HRIS.
• Updates and performs maintenance on HRIS and other systems as required.
• Serves as the Administrator of benefits, authorizing changes to benefits through the Employee HRIS enrollment system.
• Responds to requests regarding employment and benefit issues as appropriate.
• Responsible for the implementation and compliance of employee benefits including health, dental, vision, life, supplemental, and LTD programs.
• Processes payroll including timekeeping, relocation/recruitment compensation, critical shifts, and scheduling.
• Processes FMLA and leave paperwork and ensures compliance with Federal and State guidelines as directed by the Human Resources Director.
• Performs other relevant job responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Required; Associate's Degree in a Business Related field preferred.
• aPHR or PHR certification preferred.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent auditing skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills at all levels within the organization.
• Two (2) years of hospital Human Resources experience highly desired; Administrative experience in a hospital setting may be considered as a substitute for the Human Resources experience.

Additional Information:
All required documents must be presented at the time of hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.