Job Description

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a People Services Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. The People Services Specialist will join a collaborative team that values service, integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Through employee onboarding, benefits and leave administration, HR systems support, employee relations, and workforce initiatives, our team helps create an exceptional employee experience and a workplace culture where employees can thrive. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

People are our passion and purpose. Join a workplace where you are valued for who you are—not just for what you do. Our People Services team is dedicated to supporting the employees who make exceptional patient care possible. We serve as trusted partners to leaders and staff across the Rutherford Regional Health System, providing guidance, resources, and support throughout every stage of the employee experience.

How you’ll contribute

A People Services Specialist who excels in this role:

• Administer and support comprehensive human resources programs, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employment processing, compensation, benefits, training and development, employee relations, retention, succession planning, records management, and AA/EEO compliance.
• Serve as a trusted People Services resource by providing guidance to employees, supervisors, and leaders on HR policies, procedures, employment practices, workforce issues, and recommending effective solutions to complex HR matters.
• Manage HRIS platforms and employee data, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, reporting, compliance, and efficient administration across systems such as Oracle, UKG, ServiceNow, Lawson, Kronos, Taleo, and other HR technologies.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and HR systems training, educating new employees, supervisors, and managers on HR processes, systems, and best practices while providing ongoing training updates and support.
• Administer employee benefits, leave of absence (LOA), and payroll-related HR processes, managing employee communications, documentation, and coordination with managers to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Support employee relations and organizational performance by assisting with performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, employee engagement initiatives, and coaching managers on HR-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, organizational policies, accreditation standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines while supporting HR projects and continuous process improvements.

Schedule: Part-Time: Days

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & Paid Time Off: Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance, along with short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and PTO.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Programs supporting mental, physical, and financial health, including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and employee discounts.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities and career advancement support.
• Lifestyle Perks: Travel and entertainment discount programs to help you make the most of your time off.

What we’re looking for

• Associate's degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; a bachelor's degree with a business emphasis is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two years of Human Resources experience required, with HR Generalist, HR Operations, or healthcare HR experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and AA/EEO compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) required; experience with Oracle, UKG, ServiceNow, Lawson, Kronos, Taleo, or similar HR platforms is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employees, leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, and recommend effective HR solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
  
  

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County for over 100 years. Offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

EEOC Statement

“Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.