Resources for Human Development Hiring for HR Specialist at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Full Time

Description/Job Summary

The HR Specialist is an operations focused role that serves as a knowledgeable human resource for assigned programs on staffing and recruitment, federal and state laws and regulations, RHD policies and procedures, performance management, employment law, affirmative action and other compliance initiatives. The HR Specialist will support the development of recruitment and staffing strategies for the program’s job vacancies. The HR Specialist assesses and anticipates HR related needs, proactively communicates and, delivers value-added service that reflects the business objectives of the organization and program, and maintains an effective level of business literacy about the services, financial status, culture, and market placement of the program and organization.

Responsibilities/Duties

Administrative:

• Provide Administrative support related to Human Resources activities and operations
• Collaborate with other departments as needed, including but not limited to Legal, Benefits, Risk and Regulatory Compliance.
• Partners and supports projects and initiatives related to HR related areas.

Recruitment:

• Support the development of recruitment strategies for job vacancies
• Serve as an administrator for RHD’s Applicant Tracking System: managing requisitions, and stages hiring outcomes.
• Provides recommendations for best candidates.
• Provides onboarding for new hires, through orientation and job trainings.

Consultative:

• Provide day-to-day consultation and HR expertise to assigned program, with a focus on general employment practices and procedures, HR policies, compliance, talent management, and performance management.
• Provide prompt response and follow-through regarding questions, concerns, and issues in an accurate and confidential manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in all aspects of human resources.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Required Experience

• Three (3) years of HR Generalist experience.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or other related disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of state and federal employment law and other human resources disciplines such as employee relations, recruiting, performance management, compensation, and organizational development.
• Strong analytical skills to include gathering and analyzing information.
• Demonstrated experience in exercising discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment.
• Proficient skills in collaboration and communication effectively with employees across all levels of the organization and be able to demonstrate confidence while expressing opinion in a meaningful way.
• Excellent client management skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Program Summary

RHD Montgomery County Recruitment & Retention

Through this project, we will improve quality of and access to behavioral healthcare in 12 programs serving nearly 4,000 individuals throughout Montgomery County by strengthening our internal hiring and retention practices for behavioral health staff. The pandemic has led to an increased demand of behavioral healthcare services. At the same time, providers including RHD face staffing shortages, resulting in alarming gaps in behavioral healthcare. In partnership with our program leadership the goal of this initiative is to support a series of interventions to attract new staff, retain our valuable existing staff, and thus improve quality of and access to care, which will in turn improve behavioral health outcomes for the greater community.

RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. Revised PDPH guidance allows for new hires to be partially vaccinated at the time of hire. This means they have received at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. The final dose must be received within 8 weeks of hire (start date). This currently does not include boosters.