Human Resources Specialist Req #: 18005088 Location: Shawnee Mission, KS Job Category: Human Resources Organization: Shawnee Mission Medical Center Potential Referral Bonus: $ Description Work Hours/Shifts Full Time / Days Shawnee Mission Health SMH has provided faith-based, whole person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. SMH is more than just a hospital campus. Were a network of health care facilities working to exceed expectations by delivering quality care with compassion and supporting an exceptional staff of more than 700 physicians representing 50 medical specialties. Our mission of Improving Health Through Christian Service is achieved each and every day through the dedication and commitment of our associates, physicians and volunteers. We strive to be a regional beacon of wellness, hope and healing attracting customers seeking unsurpassed clinical quality and compassionate care for the whole person, following the example of Christ's healing ministry. The largest health care provider in Johnson County, Kansas, the SMH network includes Shawnee Mission Medical Center, SMH Overland Park and SMH Prairie Star. The 54-acre campus at SMMC is comprised of the main hospital, a community health education building, six physician office buildings and an associate child care center. The Emergency Department at SMMC is the busiest in Johnson County. We deliver more babies each year at the Shawnee Mission Birth Center than any other hospital in the metropolitan area and our Center for Womens Health is nationally recognized. We have 10 Shawnee Mission Primary Care locations with more than 70 Board-certified doctors who specialize in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics as well as Centra Care Shawnee Mission Urgent Care and Spira Care locations. Qualifications General Summary: The Human Resource Specialist serves as an analyst and an expert regarding HR related topics and data. Leads and facilitates associate engagement initiatives. Works with department leaders on retention and turnover analysis. Conducts training on a variety of HR related topics. Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities: · Leads and facilitates associate engagement initiatives, assisting with annual engagement survey as requested · Ensures department processes adhere to Joint Commission, licensing agencies, and other regulatory standards · Participates in organization-wide programs such as competency development, AAR development, and provides education as requested · Actively participates on committees/councils/task forces as assigned. For example, Corporate Responsibility, Joint Commission and Recognition · Conduct exit interviews looking for trends and conducts analysis of turnover data · Develop strategies to retain our most talented associates · Develop and implement best practice for onboarding strategies · Assist with the HR requirements for development of new business and/or acquisitions. · Assist with the development and design of New Associate Orientation · Serves as Presenter / Trainer in New Associate Orientation for HR topics. · Partner with managers to evaluate department structure, position change or the need for additional positions also supporting the manager in discussion with associates · Train managers on Manager Self Service, My Team, within PeopleSoft · Stays current on emergency management procedures · May prepare id badges and troubleshoot id badge problems · May serve as department timekeeper · Conducts periodic reviews and updates of HR polices · Coordinates and follows up on Lunch Bunch sessions for the Executive Staff with new associates · May acts as Resource Officer and facilitate the personnel pool during Emergency Situations · Collaborate with HRSS ER team on employee relation issues including involuntary terminations, and legal claims · Collaborate with HRSS Talent Acquisition and SMH managers on career fairs, job offers and the hiring of new employees · Collaborate with HRSS Compensation on merit increases, market adjustment and market data. · Collaborate with HRSS Leave Administration on return to work issues and training for managers regarding leave of absence · Ensures compliance with SMMC policies related to all areas of law related to Human Resources. · Runs and distributes and analyzes HRIS reports as requested communicating and preparing reports for further change implementation. Education and Experience: · Bachelors degree · Two years of related experience This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.