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HR Associate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • White Plains

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma, HRIS data entry experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong organization and communication skills. Healthcare experience and Meditech familiarity preferred.
  • You will manage employee documents, process new hire and status change transactions, compile HR data, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to team efforts while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required.
  • HRIS data entry experience required.
  • Familiarity with Meditech HRIS/Payroll application preferred.
  • Prior healthcare experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
  • Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion at all times.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
  • Ability to maintain composure under stress.
  • The position works closely with other members of the Human Resource Department and must be able to maintain productive working relationships.
  • Effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
  • Team player and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.
  • Ability to analyze problems.
  • Ability to concentrate for extended periods.
  • Ability to follow supervisors’ instructions.
  • Ability to respond to requests from other departments or outside agencies.
  • Ability to direct and supervise activities of other employees and volunteers.
  • Must be detail-oriented.
  • Must possess strong organization skills.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a general level of supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
  • Applies knowledge of WPH policies and procedures in the execution of job responsibilities.
  • Reviews all employee documents, forms and communications for accuracy and completeness, and works with employee, HR staff or departmental staff to resolve questions and issues.
  • Processes all documents and forms required to set up new hires accurately and within established timeframes.
  • Processes all status change transactions, employee change transactions and employee demographic changes accurately and within established timeframes.
  • Extracts and compiles data from HRIS and Onboarding applications to facilitate data entry and reduce manual entry.
  • Possesses strong organization and follow up skills to manage workload, meet deadlines and resolve open items.
  • Maintains strict employee confidence by safeguarding employee data and securing access to confidential documents.
  • Provides bi-weekly/monthly transaction reports to HR staff, department heads and management.
  • Proactively identifies areas of improvement to enhance productivity and increase control.
  • Follows up on any position specific requirements to ensure compliance.
  • Contributes to team, departmental and organizational efforts as required.
  • Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is HR Associate.

What department will the HR Associate work in?

The HR Associate will work in the HR Department.

Who does the HR Associate report to?

The HR Associate reports to the Director of HRIS and Kronos.

What are the typical working hours for this position?

The typical working hours are full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Is this position exempt or non-exempt?

This position is non-exempt.

What educational requirements are needed for this position?

A High School Diploma is required.

Is prior HRIS data entry experience necessary for the HR Associate position?

Yes, HRIS data entry experience is required.

Is familiarity with Meditech HRIS/Payroll application preferred?

Yes, familiarity with the Meditech HRIS/Payroll application is preferred.

What type of work environment can the HR Associate expect?

The HR Associate will operate in a professional office environment.

What core competencies are necessary for this role?

Necessary core competencies include maintaining confidentiality, managing multiple priorities, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Will the HR Associate handle confidential information?

Yes, the HR Associate will handle extremely confidential information for all staff.

What software skills are required for this position?

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, is required.

Is healthcare experience desirable for the HR Associate position?

Yes, prior healthcare experience is highly desirable.

Does the role involve providing reports to HR staff and management?

Yes, the HR Associate will provide bi-weekly/monthly transaction reports to HR staff, department heads, and management.

What are some essential functions of the HR Associate?

Essential functions include processing hire and termination transactions, maintaining employee information, and ensuring compliance with position-specific requirements.

What skills are critical for managing workload in this role?

Strong organization and follow-up skills are critical for managing workload and meeting deadlines.

Is teamwork emphasized in this position?

Yes, being a team player and contributing to team and departmental efforts is important.

Exceptional, every day.

1001-5000
Employees
1893
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. Centers of Excellence include the Center for Cancer Care, The William & Sylvia Silberstein Neonatal & Maternity Center and The Ruth and Jerome A. Siegel Stroke Center. The Hospital’s Flanzer Emergency Department is the busiest in Westchester County, with nearly 60,000 patient visits a year. White Plains Hospital performs lifesaving emergency and elective angioplasty in its Joan and Alan Herfort, MD, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Marie Promuto Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk and New Rochelle; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and earned its recognition as a Top Performer for Key Quality Measures® in 2015 and 2013. The Hospital received Magnet® designation in 2012 and 2016 from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). In 2014, 2016 and 2018, White Plains Hospital received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, given to only 10% of hospitals nationwide.