Job Summary
The Human Resource Generalist/CC (HRG) primary responsibilities focus on but are not limited to Compliance, Credentialing, and maintenance of records to demonstrate compliance with on-boarding requirements and those deemed necessary for the life cycle of employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads organizational efforts for prevention, recognition and education of illness and injury.
- Maintains excellent communication skills and processes to all employees.
- Responsible for developing, organizing, and coordinating Vitra Health’s Employee Health and Safety Programs.
- Develops and/or maintains and audits the employee health medical records to ensure compliance with all governing bodies, employee confidentiality, and feedback to management, in compliance with government regulation and policy.
- With HRD, leads audits.
- Facilitates and reviews pre-employment screenings of new hires to determine compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
- Maintain Employee health files in accordance with Regulation 130 CMR 408.000 and any other licensure or governing bodies.
- Audits Vitra Health’s Medical Surveillance Programs in cooperation with Human Resources.
- Provide guidance regarding Standard Precautions Policies and Procedures
- Establish and implement infection control and employee health orientation programs, in collaboration with leadership and Human Resources.
- Performs non- clinical approval for Tuberculosis Risk Assessments and/or TB Skin Testing screening for employees.
- Works closely with infection control policies and procedures for all employees including during outbreak management exposures and provides appropriate reporting in conjunction with clinical staff.
- Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of populations, regional vulnerabilities relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases in conjunction with clinical staff.
- Organize and oversee Policy/Procedure for drug testing if indicated by company policy when applicable.
- Support Vitra Health’s Return to Work Policies as a member of the Human Resources team.
- Provide guidance for Policies and Procedures related to employee and occupational health.
- Collaborate with Worker’s Compensation designee to ensure necessary documentation is completed and given to the appropriate parties.
- Participate in Employee Wellness Initiatives in cooperation with Human Resources by providing a positive culture of wellbeing.
- Maintains accurate employee records of necessary and required certifications.
- Provide education and opportunities for health promotion to employees in cooperation with Human Resources and accepted Professional Standards of Vitra Health, Inc.
- Identifies need for change in departmental policies and procedures; makes recommendations in alignment to best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains current knowledge of regulatory standards and procedures that relate to infection control, employee health, OSHA, and employee safety.
- Responsible for state and federal reporting that relates to infection control, employee health, OSHA, and employee safety.
- Manage annual and new hire education compliance, as well as files to demonstrate such.
- Current understanding of all state and fed compliance for employee health and training/education requirements.
- Foster culture of customer service and commitment to quality care.
- Serve as a brand ambassador for Vitra reflecting our vision, mission, and values.
- Show a genuine interest and compassion for the communities we serve and commitment to the diversity of our clients and team members.
- Mentors and supports team members.
- Complete routine compliance and outreach, to include monthly licensure checks for all positions requiring licensure and certification, tracking, and communicating to employees and Leaders as needed.
- Support HR Team with management of employee records with confidentiality, proactively auditing and updating the HRIS (Paylocity / Insperity) with current information to ensure data integrity and cleanliness.
- Conduct CPR certification classes for clinical staff.
- Plan, develop, organize, and implement various HR programs and projects on an as needed basis to support the growth of the organization and its employees.
- Complete routine compliance and outreach, to include monthly licensure checks for all positions requiring licensure and certification, tracking, and communicating to employees and Leaders as needed.
- Certifications (to include CPR)
- CNA and Nursing certs and licenses
- Any SW licenses which need tracking
- Mandatory training (in conjunction with team)
- Other compliance related tracking of credentials as needed.
- Assist with and contribute to updating of Employee Handbook as needed.
- Liaises with vendors to optimize procedures relative to state and federal guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience in health care required.
- 2+ years’ experience in a human resources generalist role preferred, people operations, general knowledge of benefits administration, compensation, talent acquisition, or related role.
- Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures and employment law
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
- Experience with Paylocity and/or BreezyHR preferred.
- Experience delivering against ambitious targets, in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and rapidly changing environment.
- Desire to work as a team with a “results driven” approach.
- Strong time management and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.