Human Resources Specialist

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Human Resources Specialist to support payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee records within the hospital. This role provides sensitive support to the Director of Human Resources and ensures compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, Oceans’ policies, and performance standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining HR files, assisting with recruitment and pre-hire screenings, handling I-9/eVerify, processing

Qualifications

• Maintains accurate HR files and records
• Supports recruitment and interview process
• Assists with onboarding for new hires
• Ensures compliance with I-9 and eVerify processes
• Assists with payroll-related inquiries and tasks
• Coordinates benefits enrollment and employee events

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date HR files and documentation
• Supports recruitment tracking and pre-hire screenings
• Assists onboarding with required forms and checklists
• Ensures I-9 compliance and eVerify
• Processes personnel changes and terminations
• Responds to FAQs regarding policies, benefits, and hiring
• Conducts audits for licensure, training, and certifications
• Supports HR calendars, meetings, and correspondence
• Assists with payroll processing and employee inquiries
• Supports new hire orientation and special events

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment support

Payroll support

Onboarding

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

HRIS

eVerify

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven.

The Human Resources Specialist functions as a support person in the coordination and organization of human resources processes within the hospital. This position is distinguished from other administrative
positions in that the Specialist provides highly sensitive support to the Director, Human Resources. All duties to be done in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans’ Mission,
policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
2. Supports the recruitment and interview process as needed, including tracking candidate statuses in the applicant tracking system and assisting with pre-hire screenings such as backgroundchecks and drug tests upon request.
3. Assists with the onboarding process for new hires when requested, ensuring that all required forms, checklists, and documentation are completed accurately and timely.
4. Ensures compliance with I-9 requirements and completes the eVerify process as assigned.
5. Provides support in processing necessary forms and documentation for employee terminations, status changes, and other personnel updates as directed.
6. Responds to frequently asked questions from applicants and employees regarding standard policies, benefits, and hiring processes, referring complex inquiries to the Director, Human Resources or management.
7. Conducts periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure accuracy and completeness; monitor compliance with licensure, training, and certification requirements (e.g., de-escalation programs,BLS, and orientation).
8. Provides administrative support to the HR department, including organizing meetings, maintainin calendars, and preparing correspondence.
9. Assists with payroll functions,such as processing, responding to employee inquiries, and resolving errors, as needed.
10. Conducts or assists with new hire orientation upon request.
11. Assists with planning and executing special events, including benefits enrollment, organizationwide meetings, employee recognition programs, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
12. Performs employment verifications as assigned and maintains confidentiality during the process.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.