Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

HR Generalist

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field is required, or four or more years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
One to three years of experience in business administration and/or human resources is preferred.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations is required.
Ability to learn and use human resources software and other relevant technology is required.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions is required.

Responsibilities

Support the HR department and employees by providing a wide range of human resources services.
Assist employees with benefits and maintain data integrity and employee records.
Participate in HR initiatives, onboarding, and new-hire orientation; provide employee coaching and counseling.
Support policy and procedure reviews and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Handle special projects and uphold HR policies and procedures.
Manage the employee termination process.
Maintain confidentiality and communicate information accurately, promptly, and appropriately.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including orientation, employee education, competencies, performance evaluations, and licensure and certifications.
Respond to questions regarding policies, procedures, timekeeping systems, accruals, and benefits; assist with HR communications.
Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Counsel and assist leaders on employee discipline, performance improvement plans, and termination hearings or meetings; consult leaders on policy interpretation and execution.
Investigate employee complaints, grievances, and allegations of policy violations, consulting with leadership to reach resolutions.
Manage offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

One to three years of experience in business administration and/or human resources.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the HR department and employees by providing a wide range of human resources services. Under the direction of HR leadership, this role is responsible for assisting employees with benefits, maintaining data integrity and employee records, and participating in HR initiatives. The HR Generalist plays a key role in onboarding, new hire orientation, employee coaching, and counseling. Additional responsibilities include supporting policy and procedure reviews, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards, and handling special projects. The HR Generalist will also uphold HR policies and procedures and manage the employee termination process.

Essential Functions

Demonstrates a high level of competence, professionalism, and confidentiality, ensuring that information is communicated accurately, timely, and appropriately.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to orientation, employee education, competencies, performance evaluations, and licensure and certifications.
Assists with Human Resources communications and responds to questions regarding policies, procedures, timekeeping systems, accruals, and benefits.
Prepares reports and information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Counsels and assists leaders on employee discipline, performance improvement plans, and termination hearings/meetings. Consults leaders on policy interpretation and execution.
Investigates employee complaints, grievances, and/or allegations of policy violations, consulting with leadership to reach resolutions.
Manages offboarding processes, including conducting exit interviews.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field required or
Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree required
1-3 years of experience in business administration and/or human resources preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Ability to learn and use HR software and other relevant technology.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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