Human Resources Specialist

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Human Resources Specialist to be part of our Human Resources Team.

This position will be based out of our Admin Building in downtown Hendersonville, NC.

Entry pay starting at $19.20/hr, can be higher based on experience.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

What You'll Do:

• The Human Resources Specialist works under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources to administer the organization’s human resource policies, procedures and services. Responsibilities include:
• Develops requisitions and monitors approval workflows.
• Assists with development and delivery of new hire signups, orientation and onboarding segments.
• Supports annual benefits enrollment by preparing Human Resources Information System configuration, conducting and planning educational meetings; assisting employees with enrollment requirements, processing benefit elections, confirming results and retaining appropriate records.
• Answers benefit questions and resolves issues for employees as needed.
• Assists with employee appreciation and community service events.
• Conducts internal HR compliance audits, summarizes findings for management review, coordinates implementation of corrective actions and maintains records.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma required
• Two or more years of experience in employee relations, benefits administration, and employee training (preferred)
• Strong skills utilizing the Microsoft office suite, as well as, various computer systems and software applications

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.