Description Be part of the Saint Therese difference! We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Professional for the role of Onboarding and Retention Specialist to join our team at one of Minnesota's leading nonprofit senior housing and service providers. This role will serve as a dedicated campus resource to ensure new employees are supported throughout the hiring process (onboarding and orientation), initiate and deploy program tools, disseminate data to team members, assist in determining why employees are leaving (retention and turnover), and build relationships and initiatives to support employee retention. The Onboarding and Retention Specialist will deploy a campus action plan and ensure program initiatives and changes become integrated for on-going deployment in the organization. This position will work within the Empira collaborative by sharing education, experiences, and best practices as they deploy the program within their respective organizations. Position: Full-time, Monday - Friday, working onsite at the campus The Saint Therese Difference For over 50 years, the Saint Therese philosophy of care has been guided by the spirit of hospitality and our commitment to deliver the very best in person-centered care. This philosophy extends to our employees, our most important asset. With excellent benefits, ongoing education and career opportunities, Saint Therese is an exceptional place to work and grow. Benefits Opportunities for advancement -Grow a life-long career with Saint Therese! Comprehensive benefits for staff scheduled 60+ hours/pay period Generous paid time off plan Retirement plan with employer match Scholarships & Tuition Reimbursement Renewable $4000 nursing education scholarships available Up to $1000 annual reimbursement toward education and training related to the Long-Term Care field Location Information Saint Therese offers a continuum of care and services available in a person's own home or in one of our four Twin Cities communities: New Hope, Brooklyn Park, Shoreview, and Woodbury. Rooted in history, Saint Therese of New Hope is our largest community. This care center has 168 skilled nursing beds for long-term and transitional care. In addition, the Residence at Saint Therese of New Hope houses 225 independent apartments and suites for assisted living and memory care. Job responsibilties: Serves as an employee ambassador for staff to ask questions and provide feedback. Ensures the onboarding process is welcoming, thorough and incorporates the company culture Gather data by conducting employee surveys and stay interviews; leverage results to conduct supervisor training and create development programs for staff. Seek, build and leverage partnerships and relationships, both internal and external, in order to further personal, team and organizational goals Identifying operational/system changes that help adjust to a shorter-term workforce. Analyzing scheduling for models that better align with today's workforce's needs Developing innovative opportunities for advancement and career paths for workers and assist in building career pathways for team members, offering a clear picture of growth and development Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate all stakeholders; may travel up to 10% for program needs Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Pyschology Experience: Three years HR Generalist experience preferred. Experience in health care related field required, non-profit experience preferred. Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: Willingness to promote change through education Project management experience preferred (or willingness to learn) Training and leadership coaching skills preferred (or willingness to learn) Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and other required software programs Ability to learn how to navigate and leverage data from HR software platform Must be able to function independently and demonstrate flexibility E cellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills both written and verbal Ability to lead and work alongside staff, residents, and families Ability to manage multiple tasks,projects, and deadlines simultaneously Ability to maintain confidential information Experience in hiring, supervising, and/or onboarding a plus Proficient with, or willing to learn, continuous quality improvement Understand, interpret, and utilize data to improve the employee experience Ability to demonstrate high emotional intelligence Demonstrate a diplomatic demeanor to effectively resolve conflict Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans