Human Resources Specialist

Ready to stretch your human resources skills and reach for more?

At Gentiva, we make it possible for associates to achieve their most ambitious career objectives. Our success, commitment to clinical excellence, scope of service, and financial strength means we can offer you real potential to build a rewarding career. And you’ll be impressed by how we ensure your growth and development with Gentiva University—our 24/7, online continuing education program. You can learn on your own schedule, at your own pace and earn valuable CE credits.


As a Human Resources Specialist with Gentiva, you will:

•Interacts with management and associates to resolve associate relations issues. Interprets policies and procedures and counsels management on the consistent and appropriate application of policies.

•Investigates employment law issues and complaints as requested (i.e., discrimination, harassment, wage & hour, new legislation, etc.) and other grievances; prepares analyses and makes recommendations for resolution to Regional Human Resources Director.

•Reviews associate performance cases and related issues and recommends initiation of disciplinary action, separations, etc. Works with field managers to prepare action plans and participants in associate counseling sessions/terminations as required.

•Assists in the implementation of communications to support roll-out of new HR programs/ initiatives and ongoing implementation of existing programs/policies. Promotes positive associate relations. Conducts associate meetings to communicate programs and policies.

•Participates in the presentation of new HR programs. Coordinates related training programs (e.g., performance management, sexual harassment, diversity, etc.). Travels throughout the region to conduct local training programs for branch personnel. Assists in the implementation of HR initiatives including retention, work/life, recognition and community involvement.

•Actively assists in the recruitment of branch personnel including screening, interviewing and selection of candidates. Conducts exit interviews on key personnel at the request of line management or Regional Director of Human Resources.

•Conducts exit interview and prepares summary data with recommendations for review by Regional Director of HR

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or the equivalent plus a minimum of three years associate relations experience.

•Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, training techniques and conducting investigations required.

•Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point.

•Effective problem-solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills required.

•Multi-site experience preferred.

•Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills required.

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package may include: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; paid time off; tuition assistance program and free CE credits through Gentiva University, our 24/7 online education resource.

*Ask your recruiter about qualifying details, including minimum required hours.

About Gentiva® Health Services

Gentiva® Health Services, Inc. is the nation's largest provider of comprehensive home health and related services. Gentiva serves patients through more than 500 direct service delivery units within over 400 locations in 36 states, and through CareCentrix®, which manages home healthcare services for major managed care organizations throughout the United States and delivers them in all 50 states through a network of more than 3,000 third-party provider locations, as well as Gentiva locations. The Company is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; hospice services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; help with daily living activities; durable medical and respiratory equipment; infusion therapy services; and other therapies and services. Gentiva's revenues are generated from commercial insurance, federal and state government programs and individual consumers. For more information, visit Gentiva's web site, www.gentiva.com


*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.

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