People Operations Specialist

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska is seeking a People Operations Specialist to support HR initiatives in a pediatric healthcare setting. This entry-level role involves managing recruitment, onboarding, and compliance while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years HR experience, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and healthcare regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Description

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose, and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we expand our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and help us provide brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

The People Operations Specialist will support our HR department’s initiatives and functions within our healthcare organization. This role requires a versatile professional capable of managing recruitment, onboarding, inquiry management, benefits administration, and healthcare compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR practices in healthcare and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Essential Functions

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define qualifications and expectations; serve as liaison to facilitate requisitions.
• Review resumes, conduct initial phone screenings, and communicate clearly with candidates throughout the process.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and manage all interview-related activities.
• Calculate salary and compensation packages in accordance with company policies.
• Facilitate onboarding, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the I-9 verification process.

Inquiry Management

• Respond to questions and concerns from team members via case management system, phone, or in person.
• Provide consistent, timely, and accurate support to employees.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve inquiries.
• Address issues within established SLAs.

Benefits Administration

• Manage qualifying life events and ACA eligibility processes.
• Administer COBRA, voluntary, and educational benefits.
• Assist employees with benefits inquiries and enrollment.

Compliance and Data Entry

• Ensure adherence to applicable labor laws and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems.
• Manage bonus processing and employment verification requests.
• Monitor employee credentials for compliance.
• Conduct regular compliance audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years HR experience, preferably in healthcare.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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