HR Payroll/Benefits Coordinator - Avamere Rehab of Newport

HR Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Status: Full Time, Days

Location: Avamere Rehab of Newport 835 SW 11th St, Newport, OR 97365

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The primary purpose of this role is to direct the day-to-day functions of employee benefit administration, payroll processing, and HRIS functions for the facility's personnel. This position also maintains the facility's personnel records (physical & electronic), recruitment, and hiring for new employees.

***This position is an on-site position at a Skilled Nursing Facility.  This position needs to have experience in healthcare; SNF preferred. *** 

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•  Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. 


• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.


• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.


• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.


• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.


• Generous employee referral bonus program.


• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).


• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform benefits administration, maintain personnel files and assist in employee relations.


• Maintain human resource information system (HRIS) records and reports.


• Maintain records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.


• Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of the residents based on budget, census and other factors.


• Establish orientation schedules with appropriate staff members to provide orientation to all new hires.


• Assist with recruitment, scheduling interviews, and hiring of new staff.


• Assist employees in obtaining information concerning their paycheck, deductions and overtime.


• Assist in preparing payroll data for computer input.


• Communicate all concerns regarding HR, Payroll and Staffing to the appropriate Supervisor on a timely basis.


• Answer employee calls regarding scheduling issues and prepare written correspondence as necessary.


• Maintain daily tardy and absenteeism calendars for employee performance appraisals, reporting to the Director of Nursing Services all issues.


• Work with Director of Nursing Services when scheduling modified work duty employees in accordance with work restrictions and facility policy.


• Complete and update nursing department employee records and maintain records of current certifications and licenses for nursing department employees.


• Answer applicant calls regarding position availability and coordinate interviews.


• Communicate with Unit Managers to facilitate quality orientation programs and provide each newly hired nursing personnel with an orientation schedule.


• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree in related field, preferred.


• Minimum 2 years' experience in Human Resources and Payroll practices.


• Experience in an HR role within a healthcare setting preferred.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care and employee personnel information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.


• Ability to create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, and enthusiasm.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify