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HR Specialist I

Location
Warwick Medical & Professional Center - Newport News, Virginia
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Last seen
Oct 13, 2026

About the role

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$19.70 - $25.63/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview The HR Specialist I provides basic HR support to ensure a positive team member experience. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to execute Tier I level HR transactions that span the entire HR employee lifecycle.

What you will do

- Ensures completion of new hire pre-employment tasks, to include background checks, secondary checks, screenings and other requirements needed. - Coordinates onboarding process such as scheduling events with Employee Health. - Accurately manages candidate profiles in Workday. - Provides support and consistent communication for new hire processes. - Collaborates with internal partners on job description requirements.

Qualifications

Education

- High School Diploma or GED, (Required) - Bachelors Degree, Human Resources or Related Field (Preferred)

Experience

- 1 year HR or relevant experience (Required) - Experience with HCM Workday and/or HR case management systems (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

- PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.