Employment Specialist l - Talent Acquisition

Position Overview

Pay range: $19.80 - $32.17 / hour

Schedules: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 7a.m.-4 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

The Employment Specialist I coordinates the front desk operations for the Employment/Talent Acquisition Department. The Employment Specialist l performs candidate onboarding and support responsibilities as delegated by the Employment Services Leadership to assist with efforts in recruitment, onboarding, and hiring according to established procedures and policies. Also includes administrative responsibilities to maintain confidential records associated with the employment process. Processes I-9s through the I-9 lifecycle in compliance with Federal regulations and guidelines including E-Verify. Meets with new hires and finalizes new employee paperwork and completes new employee badge as part of the Onboarding process. Other duties as assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of duties with Pre-Hire and Onboarding process for new hires:
• Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provide assistance
• Meets with hires to complete necessary paperwork in the Onboarding process
• Assists new hires as needed with onboarding questions such as resetting passwords
• Assist in ad-hoc HR projects as needed
• Coordinate and manage Onboarding Appointment calendar/system including rescheduling
• Assist with creating, printing, and scanning ID badges for new hires and other employees as needed including edits made within UAB CHEF Badge System
• Distribute ID badges for new hires
• Complete administrative tasks related to candidate onboarding to facilitate a smooth operation of the department for staff and visitors:
• Answer questions concerning departmental issues from visitors or telephone calls when appropriate
• Redirecting HR related calls or distribute correspondence to the appropriate person of the team
• Liaise with other departments or functions as needed (payroll, records, etc.)
• Participate in cross functional training for new Employment Staff Members.
• Assist employees with ID Badge replacement
• Performs general office and administrative tasks, responsible for maintenance of confidential files:
• Monitoring systems for accuracy of information as it relates to I-9 processing
• Maintain employment supplies, equipment and forms inventory;
• Maintain badge supplies, equipment and forms inventory including UAB Emergency Badge Cards
• Process invoices for payment
• Assist with making ID badges for new hires and other employees as needed
• Administrative tasks as delegated by Leadership and other staff
• Maintain I-9 files. Reviews forms are complete and accurate for audit purposes
• Submit competency related documents to Imaging

Qualifications

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. One (1) year of experience in employment/recruitment, or business office setting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office; possess exceptional telephone & customer service skills; and be knowledgeable of English grammar & punctuation. Relevant work experience may substitute for degree requirement.

Preferred: Previous experience working in Human Resources in a healthcare recruitment setting and processing I-9 documents preferred. Experience with E-Verify.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.