About this role
Overview
The System HR Generalist is based at the ARH System Center and provides full service human resources support for ancillary, typically non-hospital based employees, including executive leadership, service line leadership, system-wide directors/managers, and remote administrative teams. This is a support-focused role that operates in a high-visibility environment due to regular interaction with executive and administrative leadership and requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
In addition to system-level responsibilities, this position also provides HR Generalist support to ARH Mary Breckinridge Hospital, functioning in alignment with standard hospital HR operations.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day HR support for system-based staff, including executives, service line leaders, system directors, remote teams, and any other teams as needed.
Serve as a primary HR contact for system departments, responding to employee and leader inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and discretion
Support employee relations matters, including documentation, coordination of investigations, and collaboration with HR leadership and Risk as appropriate
Assist with performance management, corrective action, and progressive discipline in accordance with ARH policy and centralized HR governance
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices across system functions and assigned hospital operations
Provide on-site HR Generalist support for ARH Mary Breckinridge Hospital, including onboarding, employee relations, and leader support in a hybrid working arrangment between both locations.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation within HRIS and employee files
Support compliance efforts related to employment law, internal audits, and regulatory requirements
Assist with system-wide HR initiatives, projects, and culture efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
3–5 years of human resources experience, preferably in healthcare or a multi-site organization required
Experience supporting administrative or leadership-level employees
Strong working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and HR policy administration
Ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility, high-confidentiality environment
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional certification
Healthcare system or hospital HR experienc
Other facts
About Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
What you'll do
- Provide day-to-day HR support for system-based staff and serve as a primary HR contact for system departments. Support employee relations matters and assist with performance management and compliance efforts.
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