Associate Director of Human Resources

Behavioral Health Works

6h•$100,000•Remote

About The Position

Associate Human Resources Director – Behavioral Health Works Remote: California | Full-Time | Reports to COO | Starting at $100,000 (DOE) Own It. Behavioral Health Works has grown to over 1,000 employees across multiple states. More complexity, more opportunity, more need for someone who actually knows what they're doing. This role reports directly to the COO - no HR Director layer between you and leadership. That means real autonomy, real ownership, and a direct seat at the table. For the right person, this is a clear path to stepping into the HR Director role as the organization continues to grow. If you need a lot of direction to get going, this isn't the right fit. If you thrive on trust and independence, keep reading. You'll lead the full HR function across a multi-state behavioral health organization. That means owning both the strategic and the day-to-day - no handing things off to a layer above you.

Requirements

PHR or SPHR
Bachelor's degree
3–5 years HR experience; 1–2+ years in an HR management role
Strong multi-state employment law knowledge (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, FLSA)
Advanced Excel or Google Sheets

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
Behavioral health or healthcare background
CentralReach or BambooHR experience
Post-merger HR integration experience

Responsibilities

Lead all employee relations functions - conflict resolution, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, PIPs, and terminations
Serve as a strategic partner to leadership on people issues, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
Ensure consistent application of company policies, employment laws, and best practices across all states
Oversee complex LOA, accommodation, and return-to-work cases
Collaborate with legal counsel as needed to manage and mitigate organizational risk
Maintain thorough documentation and risk management practices on all ER matters
Coach and support managers on handling employee concerns, communication, and team dynamics
Develop and implement HR policies and programs that promote a positive, compliant work environment
Monitor engagement, turnover, and workplace trends - and actually do something about them
Promote a fair, respectful, and inclusive culture across a geographically distributed workforce
Oversee benefits, workers' comp, payroll compliance, and compensation programs
Partner with site and department leaders to ensure HR is supporting operations, not just processing paperwork
Lead and develop HR team members as the department scales