HR Generalist-Specialist

Salud Para La Gente•Interlaken, CA

19h•$86,175 - $104,745•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist-Specialist supports Salud Para La Gente’s mission, values, organizational quality, and patient-centered care by ensuring HR workflows, processes, and procedures align with organizational goals. Under the general guidance of the Chief Human Resource Officer, the role has administrative and strategic responsibilities across recruitment and staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, performance management, occupational safety and health, labor relations, employee engagement, and HRIS. The position includes benefits administration, employee guidance, recruitment and onboarding support, payroll coordination, personnel-record maintenance, compliance, workplace safety, wellness initiatives, and HR communications. The role works with HR leadership and other departments, responds to employee inquiries, and mentors the HR Assistant. The position is full-time and in-office in Watsonville, California.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of the HR field.
Understanding of state and federal employment regulations.
Awareness of OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations and compliance.
Understanding of personnel and compliance records management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Detail-oriented and resourceful, with a strong sense of urgency.
Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
At least three years of progressive human resources work experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
Full-time, in-office position in Watsonville, California.

Nice To Haves

Current benefits administration experience.
Experience in community healthcare.
Experience working in a unionized workforce.
Experience with HRIS systems, including Paylocity.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Work with the HR Director to implement successful workflows and processes.
Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance requirements.
Coordinate recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screenings, interviewing, and hiring.
Assist with or coordinate open enrollments, benefits changes, and training for employee benefit programs.
Respond to HR-related employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Provide information or data to Payroll to support timely payroll processing.
Develop and distribute internal communications about status changes, processes, benefits, payroll information, and policy updates.
Coordinate or help administer new employee orientations and onboarding.
Develop or assist with maintaining talent management processes and workflows.
Monitor employee morale and escalate concerns to the HR Director or CHRO as appropriate.
Partner with the HR Director to develop, implement, and manage recruitment strategies as needed.
Ensure HR compliance, credentialing, and privileging requirements are met, partnering with Compliance as needed.
Ensure compliance with California labor laws, OSHA standards, and industry-specific regulations.
Mentor the HR Assistant.
Maintain and monitor employee personnel records for compliance and completion of required documentation.
Conduct exit interviews as needed.
Assist with investigations and schedule meetings as needed.
Collaborate with Operations to ensure workplace safety standards are met.
Promote employee wellness through initiatives and activities.
Participate in Salud committees or meetings as assigned.
Assist with other projects and tasks as assigned.
Administer benefits enrollments, eligibility changes, coverage terminations, and open enrollment.
Maintain accurate benefits records, reconcile carrier invoices, review payroll deductions, and resolve discrepancies.
Support employees with benefits questions and work with brokers, insurance carriers, and retirement plan administrators.
Improve benefits workflows, employee communications, and HRIS processes.
Coordinate assigned workers’ compensation activities, ergonomic assessments, and safety-related initiatives.