Covenant Health · 10 hours ago
HR DATA SPECIALIST
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCovenant Health is the region’s top-performing healthcare network, and they are seeking a Human Resources Data Specialist to support all facilities and HR groups by providing high quality and timely data. The role involves conducting data audits, maintaining job descriptions, and managing compensation policies and programs for the organization.
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Responsibilities
Maintains database of current and archived job descriptions; modifies/updates job descriptions as needed; formats new descriptions according to standard policy/practice and adds to database as appropriate; assists business unit managers in formulating new job descriptions or updating old descriptions; assists business unit HR representatives in locating job description, job codes, and job titles located in the job description database
Maintains system-level job and salary table information in the HRMS; sets up new table entries and makes modifications to existing data as necessary (i.e., job title changes, salary grade changes, worker’s comp code changes, licensure requirements, background search levels, etc.); notifies appropriate departmental personnel of changes/updates in order to facilitate accurate processing of relevant employee actions; produces and distributes updated job table listings monthly or more frequently as necessary
Supports Compensation team in the development of training on compensation processes, FLSA guidelines, and other compensation and/or benefits related topics. Helps prepare materials for training sessions
Develops and maintains process documentation and internal policy/procedure documents for various compensation programs
Organizes and maintains the compensation network folder in order to keep the most up-to-date information available for the team
Works with IT and Compensation team on various projects and upgrades related to current and future HR IT systems. Partners with Compensation team to develop and troubleshoot processes in HRIS and timekeeping systems
Runs and evaluates reports to audit compensation practices/policies system wide. Assists with weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly audits of various compensation data (e.g., shift diff, weekend diff, FLSA status, inactive jobs, leader pay, extra shift pay, etc.). Works with the Compensation team to investigate discrepancies
Partners with HRIS team to design audit reports in HRIS system. Maintains existing audits and edits audit reports as needed
Administers compensation programs in the HRIS systems to ensure timely and accurate payment for incentives. Audits payments and processes to ensure accuracy and eligibility for payment (e.g., sign-on bonus payments, preceptor bonus payments, and referral bonuses)
Assists with various third-party compensation surveys and helps identify surveys that could be beneficial for future use
Possesses a general knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulatory guidelines to assist in answering questions related to compensation programs
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies; able to adapt to different communication styles and to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED
Two (2) years' work experience performing a variety of administrative/technical support functions in the fields of human resources, payroll, benefits, or directly-related disciplines
Must possess strong analytic and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills
Well-developed computer skills
Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) skills required
Possesses a general knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulatory guidelines to assist in answering questions related to compensation programs
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies; able to adapt to different communication styles and to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers
Preferred
Preference may be given to individuals possessing an Associate's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university
Company
Covenant Health
Covenant Health is a top-performing healthcare network company located in Knoxville.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim VanderSteeg
President and CEO
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