Human Resource Specialist
About The Position
Ascend is seeking a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Specialist to join our growing team in-person in Union City. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping employee experience, supporting leadership, and helping drive the continued growth of a mission-driven healthcare organization. At Ascend, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and set up for success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong teams, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience
- Knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices
- Experience in onboarding, employee relations, or benefits administration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now
- Healthcare, education, or multi-site workforce experience
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation
- Create a welcoming and organized first-day experience
- Support employee engagement initiatives and retention efforts
- Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions and support
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation
- Ensure compliance with California labor laws and HR best practices
- Support leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and employee relations matters
- Assist with policy updates, handbooks, and internal processes
- Support benefits administration and open enrollment
- Partner with employees and carriers to resolve benefit questions
- Assist with compensation tracking, benchmarking, and HR reporting
- Help foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing culture
- Support leadership with coaching, communication, and employee development initiatives
- Contribute ideas to improve systems, efficiency, and employee satisfaction
Benefits
- Growing and stable organization with strong leadership
- Meaningful work that supports children, families, and communities
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunity to make a visible impact
- Room for professional growth and advancement
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
