HR Specialist

The HR Specialist is responsible for independently coordinating and administering day-to-day Human Resources functions for Ohio Respite Alliance (ORA), a subsidiary of Unison Health.

This position serves as a primary HR resource for a contingent workforce, overseeing the employee lifecycle from pre-employment processing and onboarding through ongoing employment record management, compliance monitoring, and separation processing.

The HR Specialist will manage employee information within ADP, ensuring accurate personnel records, timely processing of employment changes, and adherence to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and established HR procedures.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed, detail-oriented professional who demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple HR priorities independently. This position works closely with Unison Health's HR leadership and Ohio Respite Alliance program operations to ensure efficient, consistent, and compliant HR practices.

• Independently coordinate and manage daily HR administrative and operational functions for Ohio Respite Alliance.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for HR-related questions, employment documentation, onboarding requirements, and employee record updates.

• Collaborate with HR leadership and program management to ensure HR processes support organizational staffing and operational needs.

• Coordinate and manage the full pre-employment process, including background screenings, employment eligibility verification, and other required screenings.

• Review and verify pre-employment documentation to ensure candidates meet organizational and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Monitor candidate progress throughout the onboarding process and communicate outstanding requirements to candidates and program leadership.

• Ensure all required documentation and clearances are completed and verified before employees begin providing services.

• Maintain accurate onboarding records and support timely movement of candidates through the hiring process.

• Maintain and administer employee records within ADP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.

• Process new hires, employment status changes, personnel information updates, and employee separations.

• Maintain organized and confidential electronic personnel files in accordance with organizational policies and record retention requirements.

• Track and monitor workforce information, employee documentation, and employment-related requirements.

• Generate HR reports and provide workforce information to HR leadership and program management as needed.

• Ensure personnel records and employment processes align with organizational policies, state and federal regulations, and program-specific requirements.

• Track required employee documentation, certifications, clearances, and other applicable compliance requirements.

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and compliance-related process improvements.

• Support organizational readiness for internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory compliance activities.

• Coordinate employment changes, including employee information updates, status adjustments, and separation processing.

• Respond to routine employee HR inquiries and provide guidance regarding established organizational processes and policies.