Human Resource Generalist

Cambrian Homecare • Long Beach, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This new HR Generalist role reports directly to the HR Director and is a high-impact, hands-on position designed for someone ready to make an immediate difference. The ideal candidate will take ownership of employee relations, compliance, benefits, and HR processes while building trust with both employees and leadership. You’ll be the go-to resource for HR guidance, support investigations and performance management, lead the rollout of the employee handbook to ensure California compliance, and help build and maintain HR systems; currently manual but with the opportunity to implement technology. This role requires a proactive, independent, and resilient professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment where priorities shift quickly and challenges are met with practical solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years as a strategic HR generalist or combined operations/HR role
• Experience supporting large administrative or non-exempt groups (100 - 130 employees)
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, California employment law, benefits administration, performance management, process development, and investigations
• Experience in coaching and employee development
• Spanish-speaking ability, with the capacity to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and Spanish
• Proactivity & Independence: Anticipates needs, prioritizes effectively, and acts confidently without constant guidance
• Sound Judgment & Decision-Making: Knows when to escalate, coach, or act independently
• Emotional Intelligence & Composure: Maintains professionalism and calm when navigating sensitive situations
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Handles employee information discreetly and ensures compliance with laws and company policies
• Clear & Effective Communication: Explains HR policies and complex topics in an approachable way
• Organization & Reliability: Manages multiple priorities, documentation, and deadlines efficiently
• Adaptability & Problem Solving: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing multiple demands
• Relationship Building & Influence: Builds trust quickly, fosters collaboration, coaches leaders effectively, and promotes positive outcomes
• Resilience & Mental Toughness: Handles pressure, last-minute changes, and ambiguity with professionalism and persistence
• HR Systems & Process Management: Skilled at navigating HRIS platforms or manual HR processes, with the ability to implement, optimize, and improve HR systems effectively

Nice To Haves

• Background in home healthcare, homecare, or other service-oriented environments
• iCIMS ATS, Paychex, matrix employee records systems, or other HR platforms; Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing clear, approachable guidance and support
• Handle ER issues as they arise, conduct investigations, support performance conversations, and resolve conflicts professionally
• Maintain strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws and ensure HR processes meet compliance standards
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, leave management, and payroll coordination
• Support the rollout of an employee handbook, maintain accurate personnel files, and improve HR process consistency
• Work closely with managers to understand team needs and provide actionable HR solutions
• Identify gaps in HR operations and implement scalable solutions
• Anticipate issues, prioritize effectively, and manage HR operations without constant direction

Benefits

• Compensation: $ 73,000 K Annually Fixed Rate
• Work Environment: Onsite, 5 days per week, in Long Beach, CA office.
• Team Culture: Our team thrives on energy, collaboration, and a can-do spirit, fast-paced, supportive, and driven by the shared mission of making a real difference every day.
• Work Schedule: Typically, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM PST with flexibility as business needs require; occasional travel to Torrance, Santa Ana, and Sun City.
• Retirement Plan: Employees may participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Time Away: PTO and paid sick leave
• Insurance & Health: Medical: (100% of preventive care covered; domestic partners, spouses, and children eligible), dental, vision, Life and AD&D insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage
• Job Mobility: Opportunities within Dungarvin’s 17 states of service
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72.5 cents per mile

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees