Human Resource Onboarding and Retention Specialist

Lakeside Generations, a 5-star Senior Living community that offers long term and rehabilitation care, is hiring an experienced Human Resource Professional as an Onboarding and Retention Specialist to join our team. In this position, you 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. Empira is an association dedicated to implementing best practices in care centers.

This is a Full-Time, benefit eligible position.

Onboarding and Retention Specialist responsibilities:

• 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
• Serve as an employee ambassador for staff to ask questions and provide feedback and ensure the onboarding process is welcoming, thorough and incorporates the company culture
• Analyze scheduling for models that better align with today’s workforce’s needs
• Develop 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
• Develop effective staff meetings schedules, agendas and tools for those who lead meetings.
• Revamp the interview process, selection criteria and applicant communication plan to further improve efficiency in matching candidates with core job requirements, including determining a plan to identify any skills gaps and how those might be closed
• Assist in the development and/or deployment of employee mentoring program
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate all stakeholders; may travel up to 10% for program needs

Onboarding and Retention Specialist requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communication or Social Worker is preferred or similar experience
• Willingness to promote change through education
• Project management experience preferred (or willingness to learn)
• Training and leadership coaching skills preferred (or willingness to learn)
• Ability to learn how to navigate and leverage data from HR software platform
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience in hiring, supervising, and/or onboarding a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with credit for experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Healthcare, dental, health savings, vision, life, disability, & flex spending options
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance for Full-Time Employees 
• Employee Discount Program
• Collaborative and Inclusive Work Culture
• Weekly Fun Club; events for staff, residents, and surrounding communities
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members 

Location: Lakeside Generations is a part of Cassia and is located in Greater MN. Address: 439 William Avenue East, Dassel MN 55325

About Us:

Located in Dassel next to a picturesque garden and lake, our small campus takes pride in giving the best care to our residents. Here, you will join our engaged, approachable staff and truly become a part of our tight-knit family where everybody knows your name. We want to make sure you have everything you need in order to succeed and support you in any way that we can. We are a seven-time recipient of Medicare's "Top 5-Star Facility" award. We offer nursing scholarships, loan forgiveness, and plenty of opportunities for advancement.  Don’t miss this chance to join our team!

Cassia is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with over 200 years of experience caring for those in need. Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. We take pride in providing compassionate care for our residents by embracing our eight values and service standards: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Stewardship, Unity, Respect and Collaboration.

At Cassia, you will be empowered to foster fullness of life for those we serve. Cassia will support your career goals and celebrate your passions. If you are seeking a career experience where you will have fun, be challenged, and recognized for your individuality, Cassia is the answer. I AM Cassia... Are You?