Human Resources Specialist

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center; Newberry (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Retirement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center in Newberry, Michigan is seeking an HR Specialist to support over 300 employees, contractors, and multiple sites. The role combines people and technical HR tasks, emphasizing confidentiality and excellent service.

You will assist with hiring, onboarding, HRIS management, benefits administration and employee relations while ensuring compliance with employment laws and internal policies. The position is full-time with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A degree in HR, business, or healthcare or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of HR generalist or specialist experience.
• Strong communication and confidentiality in handling employee matters.
• Experience with HRIS systems and benefits software.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and hiring support, including posting, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Coordinate orientation sessions and new-hire readiness.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate reports.
• Manage benefits open enrollment and employee inquiries.
• Support employee relations, performance, and policy guidance.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Coordinate training programs and learning modules.

Skills

Strong communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Healthcare

Tools

HRIS (iSolved)

Benefits software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to be part of a professional group of mission-minded people working to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors?

Come join our independent health system team at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center to make contributions that are valued and where your community impact is real. Our work environment pairs technologically advanced capabilities with a deep sense of caring for every patient, every time. If compassion, customer service, quality work, respect, and teamwork are important to you too, we would welcome the chance to talk to you about joining our team.

Located in Newberry, Michigan, our friendly community offers a relaxed pace of life many are seeking. When our staff leave work they enjoy affordable living with almost immediate access to lakes and forests. Our county is a well known playground for snowmobiling, trail riding, golfing, fishing, and more. Reach out to see how you can be part of this dynamic organization that is deeply woven into the region.

Position: Human Resources Specialist

Job Status: Full Time

Pay Rate: Salary Based on Experience

• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement
• Generous Paid Time Off

Position Overview

The Human Resources Specialist role requires a combination of people and technical skills to support over 300 employees and contractors providing medical care for patients in our Hospital, Medical Clinics and Long Term Care Center.

The Human Resources Specialist supports all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent, professional and confidential HR services. This position assists with hiring, onboarding, HRIS management, benefits administration, employee relations and compliance with employment processes and regulations. The Specialist serves as a knowledgeable resource for team members and management on HR policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Hiring: Create job postings in iSolved Jobs software, screen candidate applications, conduct phone interviews, coordinate with management through interview process, candidate selections, background checks, offer letters and prepare new-hires to join us. Oversee contractor vendors for travel staff.
• Orientation & Onboarding: Facilitate employee orientation sessions, coordinate with all presenters, update materials and ensure new hire readiness to start work.
• HRIS System: Maintain accurate employee records, scan and upload documents, update all personnel data changes, run reports in the iSolved, the HR information system.
• Benefits Administration: Manage all benefits open enrollments, update life changes, and employee inquiries; interface with benefits and retirement providers software.
• Learning: Assist with coordinating training programs, update learning curriculums and set up new modules in CareLearning software.
• Employee & Labor Relations: Respond to employee and supervisor questions on policies, performance, and workplace concerns while maintaining confidentiality.
• Advisory Support: Provide human resources guidance and management advice on performance, discipline and development for normal and offbeat issues.
• Employee Engagement: Support initiatives to enhance workplace culture, recognition programs and retention efforts.
• Workers' Compensation: File claims, maintain case records and communicate with insurance provider.
• Leaves of Absence: Process medical and FMLA leaves,
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment laws and internal policies, including documentation and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Healthcare, will consider equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of HR generalist or specialist experience preferred.
• Friendly, approachable demeanor, good with listening, hearing and communicating.
• Knowledge of Human Resource practices, HR and benefit software and advising management on employee matters.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional problem-solving, technical and organizational skills.
• Improves processes to ensure HR services provide optimum value.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Professional office setting; requires interaction with employees at all organizational levels. Occasional travel or virtual support for local clinic sites may be needed.

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.