Human Resources Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:The Human Resources Specialist – Home Care is responsible for managing all transactions in the Human Resources department related to Recruitment and Compliance with the personnel records requirements at the home care division. Additionally, will be responsible for some coordination and communication with Benefits administration, such as Worker’s Compensation, Leave of Absence Management, Paid Family Leave, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Recruitment:

Recruit and process all new applicants for Home Health Aide Training Program HHATP and/or Certified Home Health Aide employment.Screen prospects and schedule Informational Sessions for candidates interested in HHATP training.
Issue tests to prospects (HHATP and pre-certified candidates) and score tests.
Schedule and conduct interviews of prospects through behavioral interviewing techniques.
Coordinate onboarding with prospects for new HHATP and pre-certified orientation. Collect all documents required from each candidate. Verify information through various agencies and ensure compliance of all documents.
Responsible for meeting Recruitment target goals for both classes – HHATP and Pre-Certified.
Attend job fairs, and place ads for HHATP classes and pre-certified orientation.
Enter prospects in CHRC and complete the 102 Form. Schedule candidate for fingerprinting. Follow up to ensure applications are complete. Communicate any issues or denial to the HR Management.
Responsible to accurately and timely entering new hires into Home Care Registry, HHA Exchange, and Workday Systems.
Ensure all compliance of new hires with onboarding paperwork and documents are completed in conjunction with clinical and administration prior to start date.
Prepare employee’s ID badges.
Provide exemplary customer service for HHAs to assist staff inquiries via walk-in or phone calls regarding PTO time, work schedule, employment status concerns, leave of absence, employment verification, and any other employment issues.
Provide weekly reports on the HHA recruitment status of pending and confirmed candidates for HHATP and Pre-Certified orientation to Supervisor.

BENEFITS & COMPLIANCE

Generate reports for pending and overdue compliance-related items such as Annual Health Assessments, Supervisory Skills Assessments (Competencies), and Performance Evaluations. Escalate aides not in compliance to remove from the schedule. Communicate with aides to notify them of compliance deadlines and ensure necessary medical and/or other documentation is received timely.
Continually monitor activity and updates in the CHRC database. management of any arrest notifications (“Hit after Hire”) from CHRC so investigations may begin and Aide removed from the schedule if required.
Assist with terminating employees in Workday, HHA Exchange, CHRC – 105, and Home Care Registry as needed.
Communicate with HHAs regarding Flu Declination and vaccine updates and Sexual Harassment training compliance.
Responsible for compliance of all personnel files, medical files, I-9 compliance, CHRC, and Home Care Registry (HCR) updates.
Assist with inquiries regarding Employment Authorization and Verifications of Employment.
Provide information and forms for HHAs regarding various leaves of absence requests – personal leave, paid family leaves, FLMA, Worker’s Compensation, Disability, etc.
Update the status of the aide in HHA Exchange and Workday.
Coordinate with corporate Benefits any communication regarding any/all leaves. Provide updates to Benefit reports.
Complete and file Worker’s Compensation claims and disability claims forms for HHAs and carriers.
Generate reports from HHA Exchange as needed and when requested. File all documents into employees’ personnel files accurately and in a timely manner.
Assist with special compliance projects and audits when needed.
Assist with scheduling employees for disciplinary hearings.

SALARY RANGE:

Minimum: $55,000.00

Maximum: $60,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS:Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent years of experience.

Experience:

2 – 4 years of experience in the Human Resources Department or in an administrative assistant role. At least 1-year of experience in home care is preferred.

Other requirements:

Bilingual Spanish preferred.
2 to 3 years experience in a Human Resources Department or in the home health care industry preferred.
Excellent computer, typing, interpersonal and verbal skills; detailed oriented, able to prioritize, exceptional planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Word and Excel required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jamaica, NY 11435: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Are you fully vaccinated for COVID19?

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location