HR Specialist - Clinical

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Monday - Friday 8am -4:30pm

The Human Resources Specialist - Clinical performs duties requiring the exercise of discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance related to employee health and HR clinical operations, onboarding, offboarding, and organization and regulatory compliance. This role applies professional knowledge of employee health practices, HR policies, and applicable federal and state regulations to ensure organizational compliance, risk mitigation, and continuity of clinical workforce operations.

In addition to performing clinical employee health functions such as pre‑employment assessments, vaccinations, drug screens, blood draws, and blood and body fluid exposure protocols, this role administers colleague leave, workplace accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation processes. The HR Specialist - Clinical independently manages activities related to Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Workers’ Compensation and other statutory and organization‑defined leaves as well as employee health functions including health screenings and diagnostic testing while maintaining accurate documentation, data reporting, and confidentiality of information. This role regularly applies discretion and independent judgment in matters related to employee medical information, leave eligibility, workplace accommodations, and regulatory compliance. In addition, this position supports HR operational functions, assists with onboarding and offboarding processes, and provides skilled backup coverage for all HR Specialists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Clinical background and patient care experience in the role of Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or other roles able to draw blood, administer vaccines, and collect specimens
• Active, unencumbered licensure and/or certification if required by governing body.
• Customer service skills, including written and verbal professionalism
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities & interruptions

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
• Prior experience in employee health or hospital environments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required.  Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, handling/feeling

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.