HR Generalist

Key Essentials to Behavior Management, Corp•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle across KEBM's multi-site ABA therapy organization. This role administers day-to-day HR operations—recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, leave and accommodation, compliance, benefits administration, and HRIS recordkeeping—while ensuring adherence to California and Georgia employment law. The HR Generalist partners closely with clinical and operational leadership to sustain a compliant, supportive, and mission-driven workplace serving children and families through applied behavior analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in healthcare, behavioral health, or multi-site environments.
Working knowledge of California and Georgia employment law and multi-state compliance.
Experience with HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred) and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent cases and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication; discretion with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification.
Familiarity with ABA/behavioral health operations, BACB/RBT credentialing, and clinical staffing.
Experience administering leaves, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation claims.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given the populations and staff KEBM serves.

Responsibilities

Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for clinical and administrative roles (RBT, BCBA, BCaBA Trainee, Program Supervisor, Clinic/Office Manager, and support staff), including job posting, applicant tracking, and interview scheduling.
Conduct candidate screening, reference checks, and background/credential verification, including BACB and RBT certification status.
Manage new-hire onboarding: offer letters, I-9/E-Verify, new-hire paperwork, system access, and orientation to KEBM policies and clinical standards.
Maintain job descriptions, roles & responsibilities documents, and interview guides in partnership with clinical leadership.
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions on policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
Support investigations into employee relations matters (attendance, conduct, time-theft, performance) and document findings objectively.
Draft and administer performance documentation, corrective actions, separation agreements, and final wage resolutions in coordination with HR leadership.
Ensure compliance with federal, California (e.g., paid sick leave, meal/rest breaks, AB 406, final pay rules), and Georgia employment regulations.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel information with discretion.
Administer leaves of absence (FMLA/CFRA, PDL, ADA-related, personal, and state-specific leaves) including eligibility, notices, and tracking.
Facilitate the ADA/reasonable accommodation interactive process and maintain related documentation.
Support workers' compensation claims administration, including incident reporting, records requests, carrier coordination, and return-to-work tracking.
Monitor documentation gaps and follow up to keep active cases current and compliant.
Maintain accurate employee records in BambooHR, ensuring data integrity across the employee lifecycle.
Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment coordination.
Prepare employment verifications and government forms (e.g., DCSS/employment verification, EDD-related requests).
Assist with payroll data preparation and worker classification accuracy in support of audits and reporting.
Assist in preparing documentation for regulatory and payroll tax audits (e.g., EDD), including worker classification records.
Compile HR metrics and reports (headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, compliance status) for leadership review.
Support policy and handbook updates reflecting multi-state legal changes.