HR Specialist
Rutherfordton, NC 
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Description

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

The HR Specialist Position is responsible for coordinating the bi-weekly payroll processing and updates payroll system to reflect changes made to the employee record or status in the HRIS, assist with FMLA reporting, and collection of benefit premiums. Additionally, performs general HR administrative duties, maintains department records and files and contract files, assists employees, applicants and managers regarding HR matters. Work is of a highly confidential nature, and work other work is performed as required by the department.

Essential Functions:
  • Maintains Human Resources Information System (Lawson) by updating employee records and conducting audits. Provides reports as needed (i.e. Payroll Audit Reports - PA105 & PA340) for Director to approve each pay period.
  • Coordinates all payroll adjustments, corrections and garnishments with Payroll Support Center.
  • Completes biweekly NC new hire report and uploads data to NC Child Support Enforcement.
  • Conducts file audits and maintains HR filing system.
  • Participates in Employee Service Award Luncheon, Annual Holiday Reception, Annual Hospital Week Events and other employee functions as requested.
  • Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.
  • Composes, types, and transcribes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications.
  • Schedules/coordinates meetings, conferences and special events.
  • Maintains files and office equipment.

Qualifications
Minimum Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Required Skills:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
  • Meditech and MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Clerical: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Department Specific: Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Certifications:
  • PHR preferred.
Minimum Work Experience:
  • 2-4 years HR/Payroll experience in Healthcare required.

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

  • HSA
  • 401(K) retirement plan contributions
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
  • Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
  • Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
  • Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
  • Vitality Employee Wellness Plan allows you to take up to 30% off of your bi-weekly health insurance premiums. You also accrue points which allows you to buy merchandise or gift cards at no cost to you.

Why join our team?

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Job Human Resources
Primary Location NC-Rutherfordton
Schedule Full-time
Work Schedule Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 to 4 years
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