Human Resources Specialist

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

HR Specialist – Talent & Workforce Development

Traverse City, Michigan | Full-Time, On-Site

Are you passionate about helping people grow, building a positive workplace culture, and supporting meaningful work in your community? If so, Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. (NMHSI) may be the place for you!

For more than 50 years, NMHSI—a nonprofit community health center—has served communities across Northwest Michigan. We are seeking a motivated and organizedHR Specialist – Talent & Workforce Development to join our Human Resources team at our Traverse City location. This is an on-site position that requires regular in-person attendance in Traverse City, Michigan, as well as travel between NMHSI locations as needed.

About the Role

As an HR Specialist – Talent & Workforce Development, you will play an important role in attracting, onboarding, and developing the people who make our mission possible. Working closely with the Director of Human Resources and leaders across the organization, you will coordinate recruitment, facilitate new hire onboarding, manage compliance training, and support employee engagement and professional development initiatives.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people, staying organized, coordinating projects, and helping create a positive employee experience from recruitment through ongoing development.

View the full job description for more details.

Key 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 required documentation and pre-employment requirements are completed

Partner with department leaders to support new employee integration and maintain role-specific training materials and checklists

Conduct new hire check-ins and communicate feedback to leadership

Administer compliance training programs, maintain training records, and prepare reports to support organizational and regulatory requirements

Identify training needs and support career development and professional growth 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 maintaining confidential employee records

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Resources, training, onboarding, or a related area

Experience with employee training, onboarding, or development programs preferred

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and travel between NMHSI locations as needed

Why Join NMHSI?

As a full-time team member, you become eligible for an excellent benefits package just 30 days after employment, including:

Health & Insurance Benefits

Medical benefits through BCBS of Michigan or BCN

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Employer-sponsored group term life insurance

Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (available immediately)

Voluntary life insurance options

11 paid holidays

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Roth option and employer match

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

If you enjoy supporting people, strengthening workplace culture, and helping employees succeed, we'd love to hear from you! Join a collaborative team where your work helps support the people who provide care to our communities every day.

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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