Job: Human Resources Generalist

It´s a great time to put the strength of Coventry Health Care behind your career. We are a progressive, expanding, recognized leader in managed health care. And, Coventry has "made the list" in several prominent publications:
- Barron´s 500 (Coventry is the only company to be ranked in the top 40 from 2002 through 2006)
- BusinessWeek 50 (Coventry is the only managed care organization appearing in the 2007 BW50)
- Fortune 500 (Coventry´s position has improved every year since first appearing in 2002)

We´re proud of our achievements and you will be too as a member of our team. Coventry Health Care operates health plans, insurance companies, network rental/managed care services companies, and workers´ compensation services companies. The company provides a full range of risk and fee-based managed care products and services to customers in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

At Coventry Health Care, we strive to maintain an organization with energetic, growth-minded, and loyal employees who are continually challenged to make a difference. Our goal is to provide the best possible service to our members, providers, and others with whom we conduct business. We are a customer-driven organization that seeks to hire and retain the employees in our service industry.

This position will give you an opportunity to provide human resource services
for employees, management, and senior leadership in the IT department. You will
serve as a primary point of contact concerning human resources issues in a fast
paced, rapidly growing environment.

Essential Responsibilities
- Performs all duties related to employee relations.
- Guides supervisors and managers in the application of the corrective action
and grievance process.
- Participates in company-wide Human Resource projects, taking project lead or
other roles as assigned.
- Serves as a mentor and leader for other members of the HR team.
- Oversees the annual salary determination and incentive pay process.
- Partners with HR community to facilitate management and employee understanding
of Coventry´s total compensation system.
- Explains the salary determination process to supervisors and managers to
effectively allocate dollars based on individual and organizational performance.
- Conducts training programs including, but not limited to, new employee
orientation, supervisory training, and staff skill development.
- Coordinates and/or delivers training programs individually or as part of
training team.
- Responsible for data input and data integrity for the HRMS and PeopleSoft.
- Recruits and screens applicants for managerial, technical, professional and
support positions.
- Initiates and coordinates all required documentation to complete the
employment process including all EEO/AA related documentation.
- Assists recruitment team and hiring supervisors in the employment process by
developing and implementing effective recruitment and retention techniques.
- Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

- Bachelor´s degree or equivalent experience.
- Previous (3-5 years) progressively responsible experience as a professional HR
generalist or similar position.
- Proven ability to quickly adapt to changes in work load and responsibilities.
- Proven ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism and
confidentiality in all situations.
- Analytical and project management skills.
- Consulting and leadership skills; innovative and flexible.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Willing to travel day or overnight trips for company business (approximately
1-2 times per month).
- PHR/SPHR Certification preferred