Human Resources Generalist

Description

The Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of the Human Resources Department at High Desert PACE. This position is responsible for executing core HR operational functions, including payroll processing, full-cycle recruiting, benefits administration, workers' compensation case coordination, onboarding, HR compliance (DHCS, CMS, OSHA, California labor standards), and employee relations support. The ideal candidate thrives in a community-oriented healthcare environment, balancing operational compliance with a people-centric approach.

Requirements

Payroll & HRIS Administration

• Oversee end-to-end bi-weekly payroll operations, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime, tax withholdings, deductions, and leave accruals.
• Audit electronic timesheets, monitor manager approvals, track meal/rest break compliance, and resolve payroll discrepancies or adjustments.
• Serve as the primary HR administrator for the Paylocity HRIS platform, managing employee master files, reporting, system workflows, open enrollment portals, and compensation updates.
• Generate routine and ad hoc HR metric reports (turnover, headcount, overtime analysis, benefits participation) for HR leadership.

Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for clinical, operational, administrative, and transportation positions (posting openings, sourcing, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, and scheduling panel interviews).
• Coordinate candidate assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment health screenings (TB testing, drug screening, background checks/Live Scan clearance) consistent with healthcare regulatory guidelines.
• Lead engaging new hire orientation and structured onboarding programs to ensure seamless integration into High Desert PACE company culture, policies, and participant-care standards.

Benefits Administration & Open Enrollment

• Administer day-to-day employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans.
• Process benefit enrollments, status changes, qualifying life events, and terminations in Paylocity and respective carrier portals.
• Assist in organizing and executing annual Open Enrollment meetings, employee education sessions, and vendor invoice reconciliations.
• Assist employees with benefit inquiries, claims resolution, COBRA notifications, and leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, California Paid Family Leave).

Workers’ Compensation & Workplace Safety

• Manage the intake, reporting, and tracking of work-related injury and illness incidents in coordination with the Director of Human Resources and safety committees.
• Liaise with workers’ compensation insurance carriers, medical clinics, and injured employees to facilitate claims management and early return-to-work / modified-duty accommodations.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA 300/300A logs and supporting employee safety and ergonomic training programs.

Compliance & Employee Relations

• Maintain compliance with federal, California state, and PACE-specific regulatory guidelines (CMS, California Department of Health Care Services [DHCS], and California Department of Public Health [CDPH]).
• Maintain personnel files, I-9 verification records, clinical credentialing files, CPR certifications, professional licenses, and annual required training records.
• Support the Director of Human Resources in handling general employee relations inquiries, policy interpretation, progressive discipline documentation, and exit interviews.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of progressive HR experience as an HR Coordinator, HR Specialist, or HR Generalist. Experience in a healthcare, PACE, ambulatory, clinic, or non-profit setting is strongly preferred.
• HRIS Systems: Prior hands-on experience with Paylocity (HR & Payroll modules) is strongly preferred.
• Certifications: HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or PHRca) is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of California labor and wage-and-hour laws, leaves of absence (FMLA/CFRA/PDL), workers' compensation, and EEO regulations.
• Demonstrated capability to process payroll accurately with strict adherence to deadlines.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality, professional integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across clinical, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational skills, proactive follow-through, and keen attention to detail.

Working Conditions

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to access all areas of the center throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
• Working is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, and air-conditioned environment.