HR Generalist

Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. is a well-established, reputed, and industry leader as a health care service provider in the East Bay. Ascend is a woman-driven, passionate pediatric therapist-driven company making a difference for special needs children and their families.

Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. is a well-established, reputed, and industry leader as a health care service provider in the East Bay. Ascend is a woman-driven, pediatrically passionate, therapist-driven company making a difference to special needs children and their families.

We seek a dynamic professional who is keen to work in the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate would have experience with creating offer letters, background checks, new hire orientation, workers' compensation, benefits, and experience with ADP WFH.

If you want a fun, fast-paced, diverse, enterprising, and exciting work environment that strives for an excellent work-life balance, join our expanding team!

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource department, including onboarding staff and employee relations, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and implementing and enforcing HR and Company policies and practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; workman’s compensation claims; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Performs regular audits and reviews to ensure all employee-related information in HR systems is current and accurate, including benefits, deductions, PTO balances, licenses, and certifications; required HR training; and other employment-related information.
• Leads and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is required.
• At least 3-5 years of human resource experience preferred.
• PHR/SPHR preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range: $75,000 to $92,500 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• ADP Workforce Now: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person