Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Monday-Friday

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.  We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

 St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.  It is also the fastest growing hospital in Connecticut today.

The Human Resources Representative provides support for HR processes and services at the Fairfield Region and acts as a liaison between employees and the HR Service Center. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following:

• Respond to and triage all HR inquiries such as basic policy interpretation and first level progressive discipline guidance to managers, stay interviews and exit interviews. Maintain confidentiality on all HR-related matters.
• Administer verification of required licenses and certifications. Communicate with leaders and employees to ensure timely renewals and compliance with state and local requirements. 
• Manage all aspects of employee file maintenance and postings and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Assist with various HR requests, which includes collecting and compiling HR metrics and reports and publishing and maintaining HR policies
• Process unemployment requests and inquiries in a timely manner
• Act as a liaison between employees and the HHC Employee Service Center (i.e., KRONOS/payroll, benefits, compensation, central leave, talent acquisition)
• Assist Onboarding & Orientation Coordinator with all aspects of onboarding new hire colleagues and in partnership with Talent Acquisition to ensure a best in class new hire experience.  Ensure I-9 compliance.  Assist with organizing and delivering new hire orientation.  
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the colleague experience.  Learn and apply LEAN methodologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of HR programs and services.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• One to three years of general business experience
• At least 1 year of relevant HR experience

Additional Requirements: 

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Working knowledge of HR related laws and regulations
• Exceptional communication and customer service orientation
• Self-directed and motivated with the ability to prioritize
• Strong problem solving skills and process improvement mindset
• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality of HR information
• Ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.