VUMC

Senior HR Employee Service Center Representative – Hybrid, in Nashville TN

Nashville, TN Full time

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

HR Emp Service Center

Job Summary:

The Senior HR Employee Service Center Representative partners closely with cross-functional teams—including Payroll, Data Management, Pre-Onboarding, Onboarding They are responsible for responding to employee questions and inquiries about human resource policies, employee benefit programs, pay, recruitment, talent management and employee self-service tools to provide accurate guidance. The The Senior HR Employee Service Center Representative will resolve matters that have been escalated from Tier I. Must understand aspects of the employee benefit programs, including life, health, disability insurance, medical/dependent care spending accounts, COBRA, income continuance, and other paid time off, as well as retirement plans. Must also be able to understand and respond to questions regarding pay.

The Senior HR Employee Service Center Representative will have the opportunity to work across many departments, support a large and diverse workforce, and contribute to a positive, efficient, and employee-centered HR experience.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST

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Preferred Candidate Experience/Skill Set:
Customer Service Expertise: 3+ years delivering high-quality service and support in a professional environment.
Human Resources Knowledge: Prior HR experience.
Data Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and in compliance with privacy standards.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to build trust and collaborate effectively.
Reporting & Analytics: Experience generating and interpreting reports to support HR operations and decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated success working with multiple departments such as Payroll, Data Management, and Onboarding.
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills with a track record of resolving complex issues across HR systems and processes.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data entry, auditing, and process execution.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with HR software platforms and ticketing systems; hands-on experience with Workday preferred.
Adaptability & Multi-Tasking: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Microsoft Office Skills: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook for reporting, documentation, and communication.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Receives activity through case management, systems notifications, phone calls and chat service. Researches and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work on more than one issue simultaneously and prioritize urgency of requests.
• Works independently on most routine tasks.
• Understands and utilized HR systems, including Workday and the employee portal, including self service, knowledge base, and case management.
• Escalates unresolved items to the COE or Service Delivery, depending on the next escalation step.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Communication (Advanced): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
• Time Management (Intermediate): Planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities.
• Customer Service (Advanced): A continuing focus on the needs and requirements of customers, anticipating their needs, remaining sensitive to customers while performing services for them, responsive to customer needs.
• Human Resources (Intermediate): Knowledge of various components of human resources which may include human resources management, the recruitment process, skills development and tracking, benefits administration, training, compensation, organizational development, and compliance with associated government regulations.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

    Core Accountabilities:

    * Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems.* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members.

    Core Capabilities :

    Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

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    Work Experience:

    Relevant Work Experience


    Experience Level:

    3 years

    Education:

    High School Diploma or GED

    Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.