[Remote] Human Resources Specialist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vera Whole Health is a company focused on enhancing healthcare delivery, and they are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support key HR operations. The role primarily involves managing pre-employment screening activities and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires.
Responsibilities
- Manage all pre-employment screening activities for candidates and new hires
- Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, employment verifications, and employee health screenings
- Serve as the primary liaison between candidates, hiring managers, occupational health providers, and screening vendors
- Monitor screening progress and proactively resolve delays or issues
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Provide weekly hiring readiness and clearance reports for New Employee Orientation (NEO)
- Escalate complex screening and compliance concerns as needed
- Support onboarding and employee lifecycle transactions in Workday
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
- Assist with HR Operations initiatives, audits, and reporting
- Respond to employee and manager questions regarding HR policies and processes
- Support employment verifications and other HR administrative functions
- Contribute to process improvement efforts and operational efficiencies
- Track key metrics related to screening completion and onboarding readiness
- Identify process gaps and recommend operational improvements
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Prepare reports and provide updates to HR leadership
Skills
- This position requires the candidate to work a full-time schedule aligned with West Coast business hours (Pacific Time). Regular availability and collaboration are expected during core Pacific Time operating hours
- Associate's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience
- 2+ years of HR Operations, onboarding, recruiting coordination, or administrative experience preferred
- Experience with background checks, onboarding, compliance, and healthcare environments preferred
- Workday and HRIS experience preferred
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