Employee Onboarding Specialist

Employee Onboarding Specialist

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Employee Onboarding Specialist leads the development and execution of comprehensive onboarding programs, ensuring new hires are effectively integrated into Cayuga Health's culture and operations, all pre-employment compliance standards are met and that all new hires have an exceptional employee experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement structured onboarding programs that align with organizational goals and comply with healthcare regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for new employees, guiding them through orientation and initial training.
• Collaborate with HR, department managers, and IT to ensure new hires have the necessary resources and access to systems.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of onboarding processes, making continuous improvements based on feedback and best practices.
• Maintain accurate onboarding documentation and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in employee onboarding or a related HR role, preferably within the healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and onboarding software.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and healthcare compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in HR processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods.
• Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 pounds).
• Visual and auditory acuity to perform job-related tasks.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:

• Onsite/Hybrid
• Weekly onsite presence may be required at our location on Warren Rd.
• Occasional travel for recruitment events or onboarding support

Pay Disclosure:

• $22.00 - $29.00 per hour, non-exempt

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Salary : $22 - $29