Job Summary:
General and specialized knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and payroll administration; knowledge of
sound techniques in all aspects of HR and payroll; general knowledge of organizations operational and administrative
programs; ability to develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate work accomplishments; ability to apply and adapt
practices and techniques to the special requirements of the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors; ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of staff in the organization, and the general public; ability to
present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Essential Job Functions:
- Review, modify and approve all job descriptions; assuring company standard verbiage is used.
- Function as the Retirement plan administrator.
- Perform recruitment function for positions at or above Director level.
- Work within the guidelines of approved departmental budget; received from CFO.
- Perform RFPs for external vendors as needed.
- Work with external vendors to ensure offered benefits are meeting or exceeding industry standards.
- Review appropriateness of HRIS and make recommendations as warranted.
- Compile and analyze data as needed/requested.
- Recommend, evaluate, and participate in staff development for the organization.
- Maintain Employee Handbook with updated resolutions and other pertinent information, as needed. Advise and counsel
- managers and employees on policies.
- Prepare reports for and participate on the Safety and QAPI Committees.
- Responsible for conducting compensation reviews and making recommendations to CEO & CFO regarding any
- adjustments that might be warranted.
- Attend bi-weekly orientation as needed.
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating
- legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organizations compliance.
- Guide and manage the overall functions of the departmental activities, including (but not limited to): recruiting, new
- hire processing, personnel and medical file maintenance, payroll, benefits administration, employee handbook,
- performance management, and record retention.
- Participate in internal task forces as requested.
- Conduct periodic audit of Payroll and Human Resources records as requested/scheduled.
- Update job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications;
- maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Support managers/supervisors by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions regarding employee
- corrective actions.
- Educate staff and managers in understanding laws and policies regarding leaves.
- Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO or CFO, on personnel matters.
- Work in conjunction with HR department staff to maintain employee statistics for government reporting.
- Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures,
- methods, and guidelines; communicating and implementing organizational structure.
- Instruct staff on their responsibility in following the Compliance and Ethics Program.
- Detect non-compliance and follow up as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Computer Skills: Strong ability to maneuver through a variety of electronic programs via computer and/or handheld device. Databases consist of e-mail, electronic payroll and education systems as well as Electronic Medical Records (if applicable).
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job supervises all departmental employees.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of six years related experience required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: SPHR or SHRM-SP preferred.
Language Skills: Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English. Bilingual preferred.
Math Skills: Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.
All applicants offered a position are required to complete a screening through the Clearinghouse. For more information, click here https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of six years related experience
- SPHR or SHRM-SP certification
What We Do
Avow is a nonprofit healthcare organization providing hospice care, non-hospice palliative care, and grief and loss support services for patients of all ages.







