Human Resources Coordinator

Overview

Human Resources Coordinator

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Health Overview:

Covenant Health is the region's top-performing healthcare network with 10 hospitals, outpatient and specialty services, and Covenant Medical Group, our area's fastest-growing physician practice division. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area's largest employer. Our more than 11,000 employees, volunteers, and 1,500 affiliated physicians are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the more than two million patients and families we serve every year. Covenant Health is the only healthcare system in East Tennessee to be named a Forbes "Best Employer" seven times.

Position Summary:

Requires intermediate level human resource knowledge related to multiple areas of expertise including employee benefits. Regularly functions independently to coordinate problem resolution between Director/Manager and departments. Coordinates the facility new hire process. Assists with salary administration and with developing and updating human resource policies and employee relations

Responsibilities

• Interprets company polices and regulations to new and existing employees.
• Assists in development of plans and policies related to personnel and advises supervisors and administrative officials regarding specific personnel problems.
• Acts as a liaison between employees and administrative staff.
• Assists department managers in preparation of job descriptions.
• Processes ID badges for all employees.
• Monitors required licensure and employment eligibility.
• Schedules, coordinates and participates in the new employee orientation program.
• Processes all new employee updates and coordinates with HRIS.
• Distributes and monitors performance appraisals process.
• Acts as liaison between corporate benefits and employees.
• Coordinates employee reward and recognition events.
• Coordinates transfer program to ensure organizational requirements are met.
• Completes monthly reporting.
• Organizes system for maintenance of central personnel files that will provide ready analysis of all personnel management functions. Maintains and updates personnel records and prepares required reports.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years' experience in a scheduling, timekeeping or human resources role.

Licensure Requirement:

None