Temporary National Partnership - New Associate Navigator

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Remote

Department: Human Resources

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-Time | Temporary - Position projected to end 6 months after start date and has potential to be evaluated for extension at that time. 

Salary: $26.87/hr (potential to change depending on geozone)

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Relationship Management & Onboarding Support: Serve as the dedicated single point of contact within the HR Operations and Shared Services Department, utilizing excellent customer service and strong independent and team-player skills to build solid relationships and provide proactive support to Talent Advisors, Hiring Leaders, and candidates.
• End-to-End Compliance & Process Execution: Manage the critical onboarding workflow—including processing offer letters, ordering and monitoring background checks, verifying I-9 eligibility, and tracking pre-employment electronic forms—while demonstrating a unique ability to think outside the box while staying completely within compliance guidelines.
• Specialized Pre-Boarding Expertise: Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by applying preferred knowledge of Divestitures and Contingent Workers/Non-Employed Persons, alongside specialized pre-boarding experience tailored specifically for unique talent pipelines (including Acquisitions, Physician & Pharmacy Residents, and RN Residents).
• Data Analysis & Model Optimization: Coordinate with HR colleagues to identify operational trends, training needs, and continuous optimization opportunities for the market HR Operations model, leveraging preferred reporting skills and validated technical proficiency in Google Sheets (vlookups, pivot tables), Oracle Cloud, and iCims.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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