JOB SUMMARY
The Human Resource Manager will help deploy and oversee HR strategies in the following areas of general administration: recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leaves of absence, administering pay, employee relations, public records, clerk for the Board of Commissioners and development of employee policies. Incumbent provides resource information to staff and Department Managers as requested.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Manages the day-to-day functions of the HR staff.
- Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
- Oversees the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants.
- Leads the HR Team and conducts monthly meetings, ensures cross training, and goal progress for each team member.
- Supports all pre-employment activities related to background checks (criminal and insurance fraud) and complies with Federal requirements for new hire Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify).
- Maintains and expands knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed state and federal laws/regulations affecting HR.
- Leads recruiting of exempt team members. This includes preparing recruitment ads, maintaining bulletin board and FCH’s website job postings, checking daily for applications received, and updating applicant status in the HRIS. Forwards qualified applicant materials to hiring manager for review. May conduct screening interviews as requested. Oversees the scheduling of interviews, reference checks, verifications of license and previous employment, etc.
- Manages unemployment claims by reviewing claims, providing third party administrator with termination information.
- Responsible for Public Records Requests.
- Clerk of the Board.
- Oversee Payroll.
- Leads preparation and participation in union negotiations. Acts as Chief Negotiator.
- Routinely edits and prints reports and creates customized reports when requested.
- Stays current on all changes and updates to the HRIS system.
- Work with Executive Team on staff development and trainings.
- Conducts all employee investigations.
- Supports HR Benefits and HRIS team member in benefits administration for Health, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance, supplemental plans, PTO, sick leave, and leaves of absence.
- Supports the leave administration process from the employee’s initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use. This includes FMLA, PFML, ADA and L&I.
- Provides customer service support by responding to employee and management requests for information in a timely manner.
- Develops, implements and evaluates HR policies.
- Develops and implements HR budget.
- Perform related duties as assigned by management.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Actively checks and responds to emails throughout the day.
- Completes all mandatory education within the given time-frame.
- Maintains regulatory requirements.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
- Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Attends annual review and department in-services as scheduled.
- Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews all monthly staff meeting minutes.
- Actively participates in the department’s quality improvement (QI) activities.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices and the employee handbook.
- Communicates the mission, vision and values of the organization as well as the focus of the department.
- Meets dress code standards for the department; appearance is neat and clean.
- All Ferry County Health employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations, including not but limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources. May substitute experience with at least three years of continuous experience working in Human Resources.
- SHRM certified preferred.
- Experience working in a HRIS system.
- Experience managing and manipulating data in a database system.
- Broad fundamental knowledge of employment law, EEOC, FMLA, and state and federal wage and hour regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.
PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS
The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect Ferry County Health’s commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee’s commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior.
Ferry County Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (age 40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
THE ORGANIZATION
Ferry County Memorial Hospital (dba Ferry County Health) was established in Republic, Washington in 1945 and moved to its present facility in June of 1974. Until 1989, the Hospital was operated by the Ferry County Hospital Association, a private group composed of members of the community.
Ferry County Health is dedicated to improving health and saving lives in our community. Ferry County’s Mission Statement is: To strengthen the health and well-being of our community through partnership and trust.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision paid 100% by Facility
3% Retirement match
Life Flight & Airlift NW Insurance
PTO
EIB
Employee Assistance Program
Local Discounts