Human Resources Specialist

Company: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

"Para la gente, y el futuro! - For the people, and the future!" -2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award recipient from INSIGHT into DiversityThe Human Resources (HR) Specialist performs professional-level work related to the development and administration of workplace relations and other HR-related duties as assigned. - This position will develop an environment of trust, accountability, and confidentiality by building strong relationships with employees and supervisors. - This position will serve as an objective third party and implement workplace relations best practices and strategies while ensuring compliance with policies and external legal requirements and regulations.

• This position is exempt.
• This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources (AVP, HR), although they will work closely with the Director of Employment, the HR Generalist, and other HR Office personnel. - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates and assists with various aspects of performance management, including providing input, offering supervisor consultation, and coordinating training during the performance review process.
  • Manage the process for Performance Improvement Plans.
  • Assists in planning and executing training initiatives, including coordinating and/or delivering on-site training sessions and researching and recommending training for employee development. - Oversight of the training program is the responsibility of the Director of Employment.
  • Conduct workplace investigations and provide a variety of support and counsel to supervisors on disciplinary matters.
  • Work directly with the Office of Compliance in responding to HR-related grievances and informal concerns and assisting supervisors with responses.
  • Participate in the employee onboarding process during the first day and thereafter as appropriate.
  • Participate in the employment separation process including conducting exit meetings, summarizing findings, and discussing trends and concerns with the AVP, HR. - Work directly with the Director of Employment and the HR Generalist to ensure the offboarding flow is completed.
  • Oversee the administration of employee service award program, tuition assistance program, workers' compensation, and leave programs (i.e., FMLA, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, leave without pay, leave of absences, etc.), with the assistance of the HR Generalist.
  • Review payroll processing.
  • Assist with the biannual compensation reviews.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.Other skills important to this position:
    • Proficient in HRIS systems
    • Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with policies, regulations, and government law.
    • Ability to effectively coach employees and lead management through issues that may be complex, difficult, and emotional.
    • Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including employee relations, performance management, compensation practices, and federal and state employment laws.
    • High degree of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
    • Strong team player
    • Commitment to company values
    • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
      • Education: Bachelor's degree (a combination of education and additional applicable experience may be considered)
      • Licensure or certification: Human Resources Professional certification (i.e. SHRM-CP or PHR) is required, or the ability to obtain such certification within the first year of employment.
        Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Human Resources, with a minimum of 2 years conducting Human Resource related investigations. - Experience with conducting and directing employee training/ development activities.Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, a review of resumes is scheduled to begin immediately. -Salary is commensurate with experience. EOE.Applications should be submitted by electronic submission to the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Human Resources, see the link below or visit the Career Opportunities page on the Burrell website. https://bcomnm.org/employment-opportunities/Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal-opportunity employer
        and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process. -
        BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply.Powered by JazzHR

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