Wellpath Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Bakersfield, CA Full Time

Here at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”

Overview

Responsible for planning, administering, communicating, organizing human resources programs, policies and procedures at a professional level. The following functional areas are included: employee relations, training, labor relations, staffing, employee benefits, compensation, workers compensation, and affirmative action and employment equity programs. Requires a strong knowledge of EEOC, ADA and Federal and State labor laws. Ensures compliance with TJC, AHCA and DCF contract requirements and company goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field or equivalent Human Resources experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist capacity required, preferably in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
• Must possess knowledge of recruitment, hiring, retention, benefits, compensation and training.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) certification, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains records of personnel transaction such as hires, persons served new hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and other employee related matters in the HRIS system. Acts as internal HRIS expert and completes special HRIS related projects as necessary.
• Creates and maintains Employee Personnel Files and Contractor files active and terminated. Assures compliance with all regulatory requirements and policies.
• Works with the Business Office on completing the on-going payroll audits. Addresses any issues or variances.
• Manages Annual/Introductory Performance Appraisals and Competency completion. Provides notices and tracks completion. Works with Department Heads to assure compliance with timely completion.
• Manages Workers Compensation (W/C) Claim reporting, employee status and return to work, acts as liaison with WC Corporate office. Addresses any concerns with the HR Director.
• Produces varied HR Related reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, such as Position Control, Performance Improvement, WC reporting, etc.
• Acts as back up to Human Resources Specialist staff. Is cross trained and can perform HR Specialist duties as needed.
• Participates in employee relations, meets with employees, conducts investigations, etc. Documents issues correctly and works to resolve conflict and create a positive work environment.
• Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives, recommends new approaches, policies and procedures for continued process improvement.
• Serves as HR Representative member of various hospital committees.
• Active participant in any HR sponsored events or programs, for example employee recognition events, HR meetings, Benefits Open Enrollment, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer