Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Guardian of the Heartland, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Springfield, Missouri.
Why Guardian of the Heartland? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are and What We’re About:
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
Under the direction of the Controller or DFA (with a dotted line to the Senior HRBP), support the operations of the pharmacy in the areas of human resource management, including benefit communication and administration, new hire and on-boarding process, recruiting, leave compliance and administration, payroll administration, and overall management of compliance training.
Attributes Required:
• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Relational – ability to build relationships with business unit management and become “trusted advisor”
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
Essential Job Functions (include the following):
• Working with Support Services HR department, manage the new hire process for the pharmacy; ensure compliance with all record keeping laws and regulations; update processes and forms and communicate changes as needed.
• Assist in the development, communication, and enforcement of local HR policies & procedures; ensure compliance with company-wide HR policies & procedures.
• Assist with the workforce planning process and tracking staffing numbers to plan.
• Manage the on-boarding process for new hires, making sure they understand the overall business objectives, review of org chart and explanation of each functional area and workflow.
• Provide guidance, support, and counsel to management and supervisory team on employee relations and performance management issues. Work with the HRBP on more complex employee relations, organizational, and performance management issues. Ensure compliance with Federal and State Employment Laws.
• Assist in the management of all human capital, to include bringing to the attention of senior management and the HRBP any issues uncovered which are in opposition to the core values of the company.
• Assist with talent acquisition activities to ensure staffing needs are met, working in conjunction with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers.
• Train managers / supervisors on employment law, management / leadership skills, and effective recruiting / interviewing skills and processes.
• Assist hiring managers with reviewing candidates in TA System, interviewing and reference checks for non-exempt staffing, and exempt staffing as required.
• Manage the annual process of ensuring training for all employees in compliance with HIPAA standards. Coordinate training sessions for annual required training and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain centralized management of all compliance training (Blue Orange, PAAS, Sterile Compound).
• Provide guidance and direction on all employee leaves; medical, FMLA, STD/LTD, personal LOA.
• Manage benefit communications and administration; must be fully versed on all benefit offerings.
• Triage first line employee questions related to benefits, payroll, and Workday; answer and/or route to other team members as determined.
• Manage Worker’s Compensation claims in coordination with Support Services HR.
• Oversee employee review process, ensuring timely completion to deadline.
• Assist with additional administrative duties as assigned by Director of Ops, DFA or President.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed.
Education and/or Certifications:
• BA/BS degree required; degree in Human Resources-related field preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred (expectation to obtain within set time frame)
Skills and Qualifications:
• 3+ years of related experience
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Software for Screening & Selection of employees
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and earn the trust of employees and management
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
• Must possess ability to work to deadlines and effectively handle multiple priorities
Work Environment:
• Ability to work flexible hours.
What We Offer:
Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
Wellbeing
Time Off
The Guardian Difference
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.