Baptist Memorial Health Care

Specialist-Human Resources

Baptist Memorial Health Care  •  Jonesboro, AR (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Summary

Provides Human Resource leadership and services to support the mission of Baptist. Provides policy interpretation, information, counseling, and support to leaders, managers and employees in the areas of employee relations, benefits, employment, compensation, payroll, worker's compensation, employee health and related Human Resource functional service areas. Reviews planned disciplinary actions proposed by managers, and makes appropriate recommendations based on current policy for investigation, documentation, and alternative considerations/actions. Provides assistance to Employee Health Nurse through data management and special projects. Cooperates with external customers, e.g. applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel; identifies needs; collects, evaluates, and reports timely to inquiries; and, follows through to case closure. Recommends new/revised procedures and monitors compliance with policy, legal, and regulatory requirements to include Joint Commission and EEOC. Researches: collects, compiles and analyzes data; and provides input into report design/presentation of special projects, as assigned. Incumbent is responsible for providing a full range of Human Resources services a minimum of 8 hours/day. 5 days/week. Some additional work and call back hours may be required. This position is under the direction of the Director of Human Resources. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Completes assigned goals.
  • Administers benefit plans.
  • Assists internal and external applicants with employment needs and the facilitation of personnel transactions.
  • Assists HR Director with the performance management process by responding to issues pertaining to pay and compensation.
  • Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws, and Baptist policies, which includes interpretation, sharing of information and providing timely counsel, providing Human Resources support to management and employees to assure fair and consistent application of rules, regulations, and protocols while minimizing legal risks and exposure.
  • Assists HR Director with maintaining Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness.
  • Provides assistance to employees and managers surrounding work related issues.
  • Maintains adequate resources as part of the office management function.
  • Clarifies inquiries, cooperates with external customers, e.g., applicants, state/federal agency officials, labor counsel, to identify needs and meet requirements.
  • Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

  • 1 year directly related experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Preferred/Desired

  • 2 years directly related experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Education

Minimum Required

  • Baccalaureate degree in Human Resources, business administration or related field. 2 additional years of HR experience can be substituted for the college degree.

Preferred/Desired

  • Masters degree in Human Resource Management in Business Administration or related field.

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

  • Previous experience using automated HR/Payroll system. Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

  • SHRM certification as SPHR or PHR is preferred.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Baptist Memorial Health Care

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1912
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