HR Specialist at EGA ASSOCIATES – Jeannette, Pennsylvania

About EGA Associates, LLC

EGA is a veteran-owned staff augmentation firm dedicated to providing professional Healthcare Staffing services and human capital management solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide. Our Mission is to excel through a provider-centric approach to staffing, establishing ourselves as the trusted human resource partner for our clients and staff alike. We are committed to earning our partners' respect through open communication, exceptional service, and transparency in all our operations. Our team will continue to approach challenges with an open mind, offering reliable solutions that cater to the needs of our clients, our providers, and ourselves.

Benefits & Compensation

EGA offers a competitive pay rate and a robust benefits package. Our benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, 3 medical plan options, dental, vision, free basic term life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Job Summary

The HR Specialist plays an important role in supporting multiple Human Resources functions including new hire onboarding, benefits administration, employee engagement & relations, credentialing, recruitment, training, and more. The successful person in this role will possess a strong understanding of HR practices, willingness to take on new experiences, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism. Essential qualities include a friendly customer service manner, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Essential Functions

This section provides a high level summary of the main functions of the HR Specialist position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties required to perform this role.

New Hire Onboarding

Oversee the full HR onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires; new hire orientations; new hire documentation entry into HRIS/ATS; I-9 employment verification

Benefits Administration

Assist employees with benefits questions or enrollment issuesAssist employees and process claims for disability leave and workers’ compUnderstand SCA and ACA guidelines

Employee Engagement & Relations

Support employee engagement and relations initiativesAssist with creating and/or publishing employee communicationsProvide guidance to management and employees with company policy and procedure questionsProvide guidance to management for employee issues including performance/conduct concernsInvestigate employee issues and provide conflict resolutionAid with preparation of corrective action plans and performance improvement Complete employment verifications and unemployment claims

Credentialing & Recruitment

Learn the credentialing process and provide support to this functionDevelop and maintain position descriptions; conduct market salary analysis for benchmarkingCoordinate and manage full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, conducting background checks and reference checks, and presenting qualified candidates for internal and contract-based roles

Training

Assign new hire, compliance, and continued education training modules to corporate and field staff as required Assist with the development or publishing of training materials

Additional

Attend company, departmental, functional, and other meetings as scheduled; be fully present and engaging as a representative of the HR departmentPerform data entry and/or employee documentation maintenanceSupport the HR Manager and other functional areas with various tasks, projects, and initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a relevant field of study1 to 2 solid years of direct human resources department experience requiredPrior HR experience with the above-mentioned essential functions is strongly preferredPrior HR experience in the healthcare industry and/or government contracting is highly desiredFoundational knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices is requiredKnowledge of Service Contract Act guidelines is highly desiredWorking knowledge of HCM/HRIS and ATS applications is a must; ADP, Crelate, Nexus are a plusStrong proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or similar office operating programs is a mustProficiency using Excel or a similar spreadsheet application is required Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write business correspondence in a clear and professional manner Ability to effectively present information in a clear and professional mannerExcellent verbal and written communication skills

Core Competencies

Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamDetail oriented with strong organizational skillsSelf-motivated with good time management and task prioritization skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and create positive connections with staff at all levelsFriendly customer service-oriented demeanorAutonomous thinker who is not afraid to seek information, ask questions, or make decisions with limited input, while using best judgementDesire and willingness to take on new responsibilities and learn new thingsAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion and integrityPossesses high ethical and moral standards

Supervisory Responsibility

n/a

Travel

negligible – occasional travel may be required for meetings and training sessions

Accountability

This is a remote position and will be performed out of the employee’s home-based office. Individual must have discipline to work in this work environment and need to be reliable and readily available throughout the workday.All work will be performed according to company policies and standards, as well as in the spirit of the company's missionAdhere to the company’s code of conduct

Expected Hours of Work

Your work schedule may vary depending on your position with the Company. Our corporate business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Eastern. Your start time should be discussed and approved by your immediate supervisor if you wish to deviate from the normal operating hours. Employees may be required to work additional hours in order to successfully complete work obligations. Non-exempt employees are required to obtain prior approval from their immediate supervisor before working overtime.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a remote home-based office environment utilizing a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands of this position include talking, hearing, visual acuity, manual dexterity (such as but not limited to dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other business machines), long periods of sitting and general sedentary work.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

EEO/AAP/ADA/OFCCP/VEVRAA

Additional Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Remote / Hybrid / Jeannette, PA