Regional HR Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Pennant Services is looking for an innovative and solution-minded HR professional to support and accelerate the results of its home health, hospice, and home care business line in the Region assigned. This region includes Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.

The Regional HR Specialist or as we call the HR Resource will be an ownership-minded resource providing guidance to multiple home health, hospice, and home care agency leaders and their local HR/Payroll Representatives. The HR Resource will support agencies in multiple states to deliver HR best practices, consultation, and guidance to achieve each agency’s business objectives. The HR Resource will bring appropriate solutions to HR compliance matters, and provide support to multi-state operational HR initiatives, HR training, incentive programs, leadership development and coaching related to best employment practices and risk management. The HR Resource will be a key member of the Pennant HR Team and will drive cultural excellence around our CAPLICO core values.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the ambassador of the HR organization to represent the services and resources available to Cornerstone agencies and help manage the collective reputation of the HR organization.
• Support HR/Payroll Representatives by growing and developing the delivery of HR support, initiative, programs, and services that drive the needs of the respective agencies.
• Collaborate with agency operations leaders and other key functions to develop programs aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention.
• Conduct HR compliance audits within Workday to ensure compliance with local labor laws, company policies and other relevant regulations for assigned region.
• Provide Workday HR Resource support for assigned entities, including training, onboarding, offboarding, talent acquisition, and status changes.
• Provide pre-employment contingency training and support for assigned agencies, including reviewing reports and providing guidance as needed.
• In partnership with the HR Operations team, support acquisition activity for the region assigned.
• Provide training and development of HR systems and processes for new HR Reps.
• Understand the HR needs of assigned agencies via regular communication with local staff and leaders.
• Advise on the application of Federal and State labor and employment laws and policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Identify training and development needs of assigned agencies and act as a liaison with various Service Center departments to provide appropriate agency-specific training.
• Partner with Compliance, Payroll, Benefits, and Legal departments to facilitate training as needed.
• Assist assigned agencies with reasonable accommodations and the interactive process under the ADA.
• Analyzes human resources data such as employee survey data, unemployment claims data and turnover statistics. Recommend and facilitate actions in response as necessary.
• Participate in investigations of HR-related complaints and document investigation and resolution; report any incidents of non-compliance or high-risk actions to the Director of HR, and/or the Compliance Partner.
• Report any incidents of non-compliance or high-risk actions to the Director of HR, and/or Compliance Partner.
• Assist with job description development.
• Audit selected HR activities such as personnel files, FLSA or HR policies/processes periodically to determine consistency of administration and compliance.
• Contribute to the HR Department’s annual goals set by Director of HR for Cornerstone.
• Promote and live Pennant’s CAPLICO core values and act as cultural champion.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and all other policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Other appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or another related field. SHRM certification preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years HR experience.
• Willing to Travel as needed, up to 25%.
• Continuous improvement focus, collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail focused and ability to set appropriate priorities amongst multiple demands.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment compliance regulations to include Wage & Hour, FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp etc., specific to the portfolio assigned; multistate experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in employee relations, recruiting, diversity initiatives, and employee life cycle.
• A positive, flexible, and caring personality who displays good judgment, inspires confidence, and handles confidential matters with discretion.
• Excellent listening skills and demonstrates professional empathy.
• Ability to support an environment that has multiple shifts and significant staffing ramps to support growth in current, and future, geographic locations
• Ability to provide direct, transparent feedback and develop relations of accountability.
• Strongly Preferred: Experience in Healthcare setting and/or industry.
• Preferred: Experience with Workday or other HRIS systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Job frequently performed at a desk in front of a computer; requires heavy use of mouse and keyboard.
• Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, see, talk, hear, and drive. Must be reasonably capable of lifting twenty (20) pounds.
• Frequent travel may be required, inclusive of overnight stays.
• Ability to effectively work from a remote/home office.

Additional Information

We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employees needs.

From a choice of medical, dental and vision plans to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in great work and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program. In addition to recognition we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars.

Compensation: Based on experience.

Type: Full Time

Location: Hybrid in Eagle, ID

Pennant Service Center

1675 E. Riverside Drive, #150

Eagle, ID 83616

If interested in this position, please submit a resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

About The Pennant Group

We are proud to be affiliated with the Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG). Pennant was created in 2019 in connection with The Ensign Group, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: ENSG) spin-off of its home health, hospice, and senior living businesses. We believe that through our innovative operating model, we can foster a new level of patient care and professional competence at our independent operating subsidiaries and set a new industry standard for quality home health and hospice and senior living services. You can learn more about The Pennant Group at www.pennantgroup.com