People Operations Specialist (Human Resources)

Description

Do you wake up every morning inspired to solve problems and make a meaningful impact in healthcare? If so, we want to hear from you.

At Innovista Health, we're leading the effort to drive transformative change in healthcare. We are a full-service value-based care and managed service organization that partners with independent providers to help them navigate, succeed, and thrive in value-based care.

Founded in 2013, Innovista Health offers solutions for providers at every point along the continuum of value-based care, ranging from care management, provider/ACO enablement, and quality improvement to performance insights, reporting, and managed administrative/payment services. 

While Innovista Health’s main offices are in Oak Brook, IL and Houston, TX, we have remote employees throughout the US.

 We're thrilled to announce a dynamic opportunity for you to become an integral part of our Houston, Texas team. As an on-site contributor, you'll play a key role in pioneering a pathway toward a more streamlined and effective healthcare system. 

JOB SUMMARY

The People (Human Resources) Specialist supports daily People operations, including HRIS management, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee engagement initiatives, training programs, employee relations, and compliance matters. Based in our Houston, TX office, this role requires fundamental HR knowledge, analytical skills, strong decision-making abilities, and optimal service delivery mindset. The ideal candidate will excel in service delivery and possess the communication skills to effectively interact with employees across all levels of the organization.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer the onboarding process from offer acceptance through the employee's first 180 days. Duties will also include maintaining I-9 process. 
• Deliver comprehensive new hire orientation and other People related education and trainings. 
• Ensure timely communication with employees, candidates, contractors, and hiring managers. 
• Administer offboarding program delivering exceptional experience for exiting employees. 
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations and resolving issues with providers and ensuring optimal service delivery.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the human capital management system: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, administer employee data changes, ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and practice, manage inquiries, provide support, troubleshoot issues, generate reports to provide insights into the people metrics, trends, etc.
• Delivering exceptional service, respond to inquiries from employees related to benefits, timesheets, employment policies, payroll, and other People programs and initiatives. 
• Support audits, including compliance with background checks, I-9s, training, and other employment documents.
• Provide administrative support to the People team in various areas including compliance, employee relations, recruiting, and training programs.
• Assist with People-related events, programs, and initiatives. 
• Assist with the smooth and effective operations of the People function through other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Resources related field of study or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3 years experience working in Human Resources preferably in a generalist capacity.
• High proficiency in Paylocity HCM.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other products in the suite.
• Embody the Human Resources profile: able maintain confidentiality, be service oriented, highly organized, able to effectively multi-task while managing high volume and demand and competing priorities, able to work effectively individually as well as on a team, a self-starter who takes initiative and able to work with minimal supervision. 
• SHRM CP preferred or on track to become certified within 15 months of hire.
• Experience in healthcare environment preferred.
• Ability to travel locally in Houston 50%; regionally 20%

BENEFITS

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels important, welcomed, and included. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a comprehensive benefits package that fosters opportunities for growth and advancement and supports the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of our team members.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

• A choice health coverage, including HMO and PPO, plus Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental and vision