Human Resources Specialist

VIVA HEALTH; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Employee Wellness Program

Training and Development Programs

Community Service Time Off

Job summary

VIVA HEALTH, part of the UAB Health System, is a health maintenance organization delivering quality healthcare. The HR Specialist will support records, HRIS and compensation while providing excellent customer service and acting as payroll/benefits backup.

Based in Birmingham, AL, this hybrid role combines onsite at the corporate office with some work-from-home opportunities and offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy, thoroughness and efficiency.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks with interruptions and tight timelines.
• Customer service oriented with timely, thorough responses.
• Ability to read and interpret business publications and regulations.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Discretion, diplomacy and professional poise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR records and files, paper and electronic.
• Enter and audit data in the HRIS and prepare reports.
• Backup payroll processing and related reporting.
• Support benefits administration and enrollment tracking.
• Assist compensation with job descriptions and classifications.
• Assist leave management and workers' compensation processes.
• Serve as a point of contact; troubleshoot and escalate when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

HR/Business/Accounting degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Bham-Corporate Office
Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Description

Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Location: Birmingham, AL

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule with regular work onsite at the VIVA HEALTH corporate office and some work-from-home opportunities.

Why VIVA HEALTH?

VIVA HEALTH, part of the renowned University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, is a health maintenance organization providing quality, accessible health care. Our employees are a part of the communities they serve and proudly partner with members on their healthcare journeys.

VIVA HEALTH has been recognized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a high-performing health plan and has been repeatedly ranked as one of the nation's Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare.

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays annually plus a Floating Holiday to use as you choose
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Community Service Time Off
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Employee Wellness Program
• Training and Development Programs to develop new skills and reach career goals

The Human Resources Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting the Human Resources (HR) department with administrative processes related to the areas of records, HR Information System (HRIS), and compensation while providing excellent customer service and support. This position will also serve as backup to the Company's Payroll and Benefits functions and the HR reception desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Company's HR applicable employee records and files, including paper and electronic records.
• Enter and update information, audit data for accuracy, and prepare routine and ad hoc reports within the HRIS system.
• Serve as primary backup for payroll processing, including but not limited to daily payroll operations, accurate and timely payroll preparation and processing, routine and ad hoc reporting, and subsequent accounting, billing, and reconciliation.
• Support the administration of all employee benefits including health and welfare benefits, 401(k), and ancillary programs. Maintain processes, procedures, materials, and communications to support all benefit program administration. Help coordinate, monitor, and track employee enrollment.
• Support the administration and maintenance of the organization's compensation program including Job Descriptions, Job Classification, and Position Management.
• Assist in administering leave management and worker's compensation processes and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact and subject matter expert for functional areas. Respond accurately to questions in a timely manner. Troubleshoot issues and elevate when necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to deliver work that demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment managing sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and minimal supervision while producing quality work within limited delivery timelines; Ability to adapt to frequently changing work priorities
• Customer service oriented with a proven track record of responding to employees quickly and thoroughly with accurate and complete follow-through to ensure a final resolution
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to aid in data analysis, evaluation of information, and problem solving
• Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy, and professional poise and appearance
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Ability to quickly learn and develop proficiency with other software packages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or accounting
• 1 - 3 years' experience working in benefits or payroll
• Basic comprehension of HR and payroll practices, policies, and procedures

Equal Opportunity Employer
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