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Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist

Vermont StaffingBennington, VT, US
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Human Resources Specialist

Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County. As a proud affiliate of Vermont Care Partners, a statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencies, we deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Generous paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Free clinical supervision towards licensure
  • Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
  • Award winning worksite wellness program
  • An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee
  • Rewarding experience making a difference in the community

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

Major Responsibilities

Delivery Of Human Resource Products

  • Serves as subject matter expert to employees in the delivery of UCS human resources supports and services.
  • Employs standard operating policies and procedures when delivering HR services and responding to customer inquiries including those from job applicants, employees, and agency leadership.
  • Ensures equity, compliance, and ethical HR business practices in the performance of duties.
  • Partners with leadership staff throughout the agency on strategic HR interventions.
  • Serves as mentor through regular work activity for the HR Generalist.
  • Applies experience and expertise to research solutions and applies compliance knowledge for risk management.
  • Identifies and reports trends.
  • Provides deliverables with high attention to accuracy, timeliness, and broad thought.

    • Employee Relations

  • Fosters a culture that supports positive inter-departmental relationships.
  • Is proactive in recommending changes in protocols or structures that support communication, problem solving, and engagement.
  • Identifies engagement trends and / or management training gaps.
  • Interprets agency policies, seeking guidance from the Director of Human Resources as needed or when there is serious risk or emergent concern.
  • Implements and teaches managers the practical application of new employment laws, serving as staff consultant as needed.
  • May participate in, and / or lead interagency workgroups that promote employee recruitment, retention, and / or development as assigned.
  • Assists in the facilitation and planning of events and celebrations that promote engagement including the annual staff luncheon, staff and family picnic, staff appreciation week, year-end party and other milestone celebrations.

    • Onboarding

  • Facilitates a benefits presentation during new staff orientation for all personnel in cooperation and coordination with HR Generalist and Recruiter.
  • Ensures that all initial training requirements are satisfied and in accordance with agency onboarding and orientation policy.
  • Ensures an effective and welcoming greeting to the newly hired employee.
  • Work collaboratively with managers to create and facilitate tools to support their teaching methods and to improve learning outcomes during the onboarding phase.
  • Collaborate with the HR Generalist to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of onboarding and orientation materials.

    • Workforce Development and Training

  • Promotes an environment that strategically supports UCS as a Center of Excellence where UCS is a great place to work and great place to get care.
  • Participates in establishing, facilitating, and continually improving ongoing management training.
  • Reviews data sets to strategically address gaps in employee talent and / or engagement.
  • Interpret turnover
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