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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Montefiore Medical Center
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: AVP Human Resources Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $56,000.00-$70,000.00 JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources Specialist provides comprehensive support to the Directors of Workers' Compensation and Environmental Wellness, serving the Human Resources department across multiple campuses. This role is integral in supporting a broad range of HR functions and initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment and maintaining a high level of discretion. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple tasks and priorities with efficiency and accuracy. Work independently and collaboratively across departments and campuses. Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Coordinate and manage special projects and support HR initiatives. Conduct audits, analyze program data, and administer surveys. Manage calendar scheduling and coordination for HR leadership. Provide professional and administrative support across HR functions. Support the implementation, restructuring, and process improvement of Workers' Compensation and Environmental Wellness programs. Assist in developing and standardizing program documentation and procedures. Collaborate to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and improve program performance. Assist with employee relations matters, including workplace incidents and injury response. Provide direct support and advocacy to staff affected by workplace violence, harassment, or traumatic events. Support preliminary investigations and mobilizations of employee support circles, debriefings, and resilience-building programs related to workplace violence. Assist with facilitating training and educational sessions on conflict resolution, trauma-informed care, bystander intervention, and violence prevention. Assist in safety planning and referrals to internal/external mental health, legal, and social service resources. Monitor and evaluate violence prevention and wellness programming effectiveness through data collection and feedback. Conduct entry-level interviews and assist with recruitment activities. Maintain working knowledge of workers' compensation statutes and workplace violence prevention regulatory standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required 2-4 years of relevant Human Resources experience, preferably in a healthcare or multi-campus setting Experience supporting or administering workers' compensation or workplace safety programs is strongly preferred Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and safety laws and regulations Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills Familiarity with trauma-informed care practices Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRIS systems is a plus Ability to handle confidential matters with a high degree of integrity and professionalism *Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.