HR Specialist

OroMed • Glendale, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Specialist is a vital contributor to the Health Bridge team, supporting the full spectrum of human resources functions across our growing, multi-site organization. This role goes beyond transactional HR — it is a culture steward position, helping to ensure that every teammate, from our corporate office to our partner clinic sites, experiences the values of Collaborative Excellence, Unbending Integrity, and Patient-Centered Care in how they are hired, onboarded, supported, and developed. The ideal candidate is a people-first HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, communicates with warmth and professionalism, and is comfortable operating in both in-person and virtual settings alongside a distributed team. Periodic travel within California may be required to support site-level HR needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of HR generalist or specialist experience
• Working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements
• Strong technology proficiency, including HRIS platforms (Rippling experience a plus), Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams — essential for supporting a distributed, remote-capable workforce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect authentically with teammates at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, including with support staff and cross-functional partners
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to travel within California as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare, FQHC, or multi-site organization
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Familiarity with multi-state employment law and HR compliance across jurisdictions
• Experience supporting remote or hybrid teams across multiple locations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a champion of Health Bridge's mission, vision, and values in every HR touchpoint — from recruiting through offboarding
• Support internal culture-building initiatives, including employee recognition programs, onboarding experiences, and engagement efforts aligned with our Virtuous Cycle model
• Partner with leadership to reinforce a workplace culture defined by inclusion, accountability, and purpose-driven work
• Help communicate and model company values with consistency across all teammate interactions
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, leave, and workplace concerns
• Support managers with performance management processes, documentation, and corrective action procedures
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to leadership as appropriate
• Collaborate closely with a dedicated Recruiting Assistant to support full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and offer letter processing
• Provide strategic oversight and HR expertise to the recruiting function, ensuring hiring practices remain compliant, values-aligned, and candidate-focused
• Facilitate new hire onboarding with a strong emphasis on cultural integration, values alignment, and connection to the company's mission from day one
• Maintain and update job descriptions in alignment with evolving organizational needs
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Federal and California state employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, PDL, and FLSA
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in Rippling or other HRIS platforms
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR policy updates as directed
• Administer employee leave requests including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leaves
• Track leave usage, communicate with employees and managers, and ensure proper documentation throughout the leave lifecycle
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment questions and coordinate with benefits vendors as needed
• Support semi-monthly payroll processing by providing accurate and timely HR data updates

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 7 Paid Holidays per Year
• 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• Professional Development Hours Offered Annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level