HR Support Specialist - Entry Level

Insight

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Booking Arrests, Computer Systems, Copying Machines, Customer Experience, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Employee Terminations, Fax Machines, File Maintenance, HRIS/HRMS, Healthcare Quality, High School Diploma, Hospital, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mail Processing, Microsoft Office, Photocopy, Purchase Orders, Risk Management, Software Administration, Time Management, Voice Mail
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
8 days ago
WE ARE INSIGHT:
AtInsight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
 
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Human Resources/Risk Management, the Human Resources Support Specialist provides a variety of customer support services for the department.
 
In the performance of these duties, the HR Support Specialist maintains strict confidentiality of all information and exhibits through his/her work the values consistent with the mission of Insight Hospital & Medical Center.  The HR Support Specialist provides high-quality service to all customers.
 
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.  Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
 
Provides service to customers:
  • Greets all walk-in customers (applicants, employees, guests, etc.) and responds to routine requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Answers Human Resources department phone lines in a professional and friendly manner.   
  • Takes messages and refers calls to appropriate staff members promptly.
  • Retrieves, responds to, and/or appropriately directs Human Resource voice mail messages accordingly.
  • Distributes Human Resources information and forms to customers.
  • Reviews submitted forms to ensure that all information and signatures are complete.
  • Assists in communicating benefits information and interpreting human resources policies and procedures.
  • Responds to employment verification requests following Hospital policy
  • Prepares and mails employee anniversary cards monthly.
  • Collects and distributes mail.  Order, receive, and distribute routine supplies for the department.
  • Coordinates maintenance and upkeep of departmental machines (i.e. copier, fax, etc.)
Assist with recruitment functions:
  • Prepares and mails application acknowledgments bi-weekly.
  • Administers skill tests to applicants.
  • Schedules newly hired employees for pre-employment processing and Hospital orientation.
  • Distributes, collects, and reviews all employment-related documents.
  • Verifies employment eligibility and completes I-9 forms.
  • Coordinates reference and criminal background check processes.
  • Photocopies supporting documentation (i.e., licensure).
  • Issues hospital identification badges.
  • Prepares official personnel files.
  • Maintains master files for applications, I-9 forms, and other human resource documents.
Assists with various departmental-related duties:
  • Coordinates the retrieval and return of terminated employee files as needed.
  • Enters New Employee Orientation (NEO) attendees in the Health Stream System application.
  • Maintains and enters employee parking information in access.
  • Prepares check requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Assigns lockers and issues uniform vouchers.
  • Completes special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 
Knowledge:
  • High School Diploma required
  • Five years of customer experience required; specific human resources experience preferred; OR any similar combination of education and experience.
Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required. 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required and prior experience with an HRIS database preferred.
Abilities:
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new computer systems is preferred.
  • Professionalism and confidentiality are required.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift or push/pull up to 25 pounds
 
Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

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