Human Resources Specialist I - Background Investigations Team

The Human Resources Specialist I works in conjunction with field office personnel and relevantcorporate departments to ensure both new and existing employees are cleared for active employmentunder all policy requirements along with state and federal statutes. The Human Resources Specialist Icollaborates with his or her teammates to in a high level of personal and professional conduct toaddress issues related to onboarding, maintaining compliance, and assisting with substance abusepolicy interpretation. The Human Resources Specialist I interacts in a day to day manner with othercorporate teams including but not limited to Employee Relations, Legal, and Compliance.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for learning and interpreting policies, procedures, and statutes relating to assigned regional coverage area(s)Assists with special projects within the Background Investigations TeamInterprets and understands documents of a legal nature with assistance of teammates and other corporate departments as neededAssists with field and team member education as directedPartners effectively with the Field and Corporate Managers to ensure an efficient new hire onboarding experiencePartners effectively with other departments in the organization to ensure an efficient hiring/employment processMaintains working knowledge of Global Employee Search process and third party vendor processes as applicable/assignedAssures that no current caregiver or team member is ineligible to work due to exclusion on a federal or state Medicaid exclusion list or abuse registry by participating in monthly exclusion checks and assists with removal of any excluded individual from employment with MaximAssists with training and educating field offices on new processesAssists with collection of Background Investigations Team metrics by inputting case data as assignedCollaborates with Legal, Compliance and Employee Relations on complex issuesWorks closely with the Talent Resources Coordinators to assist with onboarding of internal team members in a compliant, timely fashion to ensure continuity in the fieldAssists the Team Lead with use of third party vendor for substance abuse screening and medical services required by policy and/or contractPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field is preferred; High School diploma or equivalent is requiredAt least 1 year prior Human Resources experience preferredPrior work experience in the healthcare industry preferredComputer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and ability to utilize all required software to perform job duties effectivelyAbility to learn to use third-party vendor systems (generally relating to background screen vendors, substance abuse vendors, and employment verification vendors)Experience using the ADP payroll systemMust demonstrate ability to work well and effectively with othersExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skillsProven ability to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skillsMust be a self-motivated team playerMust be able to recommend effective solutions to new hire onboarding issues by using judgment that is consistent with company polices, practices and standards while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulationsProven ability to build and maintain effective and constructive relationships by being attentive and responsive, show honesty and integrity in dealing with peopleMust be able to respect confidentialities and protect sensitive informationAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via excellent verbal and written communication skills