Human Resources Specialist Details

Human Resources Specialist

Amedisys - Knoxville, TN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Caregiving is our Calling

Associated Home Care, an Amedisys company, is the leading provider of personal home care in the state of Massachusetts in addition to its service areas around Jacksonville, Florida and Knoxville, Tennessee. From companionship to around-the-clock in-home care, our customized services are designed to bring peace of mind to individuals needing extra care for their families. Customizing care to each client's need is an important part of the service plan and can always be adjusted as needs change.

Our specially trained nurses and caregivers are available from one to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After an initial assessment over the phone or in person, our nurse will personally visit with the client and family members to discuss the most beneficial and cost-effective services.

As a personal care team member, you will be a true advocate engaging clients throughout their coordinated daily living activities, all while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.

If you are looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and purse your goals for the future join our team.

What You Will Do

The PCL Human Resources Specialist is responsible for achieving company hiring and onboarding objectives for field staff positions in collaboration with care center leadership. This role also serves as the key point of contact for resolution of employee concerns.

• Manages and tracks the application process from receipt of application through hiring for online and in-person applicants.
• Sources, recruits, screens and interviews potential candidates. Selects candidates for hire in collaboration with care center leadership.
• Collects and maintains accurate new hire records.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation sessions for all new field staff.
• Ensures compliance with all new hire requirements including documentation of compliance items within the scheduling system.
• Assists employees with resolution of concerns, escalating issues as needed to appropriate parties (care center leadership, payroll, employee relations consultant, etc.) and follows up as needed to ensure resolution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field. May be substituted by equivalent work experience (4+ year Human Resource experience)
• One (1+) years of experience in administration.

Preferred

• Human Resources and or healthcare industry experience.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits and More

PRN Employee Benefits Include:

• 401K
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Sick Time (MA Only)
• Employee Assistance Program

Employees working on average of 30 hours or more per week during the first 60 days of employment will be eligible to enroll in the health insurance plan the first day of the month following date of hire or status change.

Part-time and Full-time Employees receive the same benefits as PRN Employees plus:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance