What you'll do
Recruitment and Retention
- Own recruitment for the agency, building the processes and workflows that guide hiring from requisition through offer
- Coordinate with HR team members who carry recruiter responsibilities for specific roles, keeping the approach and candidate experience consistent
- Manage job advertising, interviews, and offers
- Deliver monthly recruitment and retention reports to the Executive Leadership Team
Employee Relations
- Serve as the first line of communication for employment-related concerns, including harassment, corrective action, and progressive discipline
- Advise managers and employees on ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and anti-discrimination requirements
- Provide training and development for managers and staff
Safety and Compliance
- Serve as an agency Safety-Care trainer
- Sit on the agency's Joint Loss Management Committee
- Support workers' compensation and leave administration
- Partner with Safety and Compliance teams to align HR efforts with agency safety goals
HR Operations
- Maintain accurate employee records in UKG Workforce Ready
- Continuously improve our use of UKG, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and make sure we are taking full advantage of the system's capabilities
- Contribute to initiatives that foster a positive work environment
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
- 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including recruitment and employee relations
- Experience in healthcare or behavioral health preferred
Certification
- SHRM-CP or PHR required, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire; certification must be maintained throughout employment
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of HR practices and state and federal employment laws
- Experience working with an HRIS
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving, relationship-building, and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience with applicant tracking, recruitment metrics, interviewing and selection, sourcing, and job board management
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel to all Agency sites
Other
- Ability to obtain and maintain Agency and/or State of New Hampshire required background check(s)
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Be a part of our team!
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Agency Student Loan Assistance Program - eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!