Total Rewards Specialist (Temporary)

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

The Total Rewards Specialist implements all functions related to employee benefit programs, including group health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, voluntary benefits, and retirement benefits. Leads or assists in all activities related to annual open enrollment. Orients new employees on organization's benefit package. Responsible for administration of employee leave and the leave system.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources and benefit administration required. Healthcare human resources experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy.

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Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills. Exceptional oral and written skills and ability to draft clear, concise communication and documents. Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Develops and maintains excellent working relationships within HR and leaders. Builds rapport with team members. Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Must be flexible and able to work varied or additional hours to fulfill the needs of the position/department. Open to change and new information, change in priorities or unexpected obstacles. Must possess a high degree of professionalism. Maintains confidentiality of all information and situations. Must have strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).

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• Communication: Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Expresses information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively.
  • Makes clear and convincing presentations.
  • Listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  • Drafts clear, concise communication and documents.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
  • Perceives the impact and implications of decisions and commits to action to accomplish organizational goals and cause change.
  • Manages special projects regarding recruitment and selection.
  • Assesses, plans, and implements the on-boarding and staff development processes.
• Problem Solving: Uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  • Adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
  • Effectively deals with ambiguity.
  • Understands regulatory requirements related to Human Resources and advises leaders on questions or concerns.
• Self-Management: Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment.
  • Works with minimal supervision.
  • Is motivated to achieve and completes assignments in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork: Exercises skills to establish HR as a trusted, credible business partner.
  • Develops and maintains excellent working relationships within HR and other business departments.
  • Establishes productive relationships and rapport with customers by providing timely follow up on issues/concerns.
  • Provides leaders with appropriate guidance on handling issues, providing rationale for recommendations so that leaders can make informed decisions.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

The base compensation range for this role is $36.06 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: No

• On call responsibilities as directed: No

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes