Human Resources Generalist

Adventist Health • Hanford, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist Health Hanford is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for a full-time position with 8-hour day shifts. This role is based onsite in Hanford, CA. The Generalist provides professional-level support across various HR functions, including employee relations, policy interpretation, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. They act as a primary HR contact for leaders and employees, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices. The role involves independent judgment in handling confidential matters, conducting initial investigations, and advising on corrective actions, with escalation of broader or precedent-setting issues to HR Business Partners. This position is crucial for supporting operational excellence while adhering to HR guidance and system standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience.
• Typically requires 2–4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Nice To Haves

• Internal candidates with less experience may be considered based on demonstrated performance, potential, and alignment with role expectations, subject to review and approval by the Network HR Director and CHRO.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a first-line advisor to leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including policy interpretation, performance concerns, and basic workforce planning needs.
• Conducts initial assessments of employee relations concerns and lead low-to-moderate risk investigations; escalate high-risk or precedent-setting issues to HRBP’s.
• Provides guidance on corrective actions and documentation in alignment with established policy and best practices.
• Analyzes HR data and trends to inform recommendations for local operational improvements; flag strategic or system-level issues to HRBP’s.
• Supports the execution of HR initiatives, including performance management, onboarding, engagement, and compliance training, under the direction of HRBP’s.
• Assists with local workforce planning discussions by providing relevant data, historical trends, and policy-based recommendations.
• Collaborates on cross-functional HR projects with a focus on implementation and process adherence, rather than program design.
• Maintains compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree