HR Generalist- Kern Admin

Clinica Sierra Vista is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation. We proudly serve men and women in the fields, inner city residents, rural and isolated communities, and families of diverse cultural backgrounds, treating all patients with respect regardless of immigration status. Our patient-centered approach means every team member believes the patient is always #1.

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous vacation days per year
• Robust wellness plan and health club discounts
• Continuing education assistance to grow your talents
• 403(b) plan with company matching

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The HR Generalist oversees day‑to‑day operations of the human resources department, manages team performance, and ensures operational goals are met. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills to support staff workflow.

• Manage and process all types of leave requests, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, short‑term and long‑term disability, military leave, and personal leave.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation and tracking of all leave requests and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable leave laws, including federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and healthcare providers to verify eligibility and track the status of leave requests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave of absence, answering questions about policies, eligibility, and leave options.
• Provide clear communication to employees regarding their rights and responsibilities under leave policies and laws.
• Assist employees with navigating the leave process, including required paperwork, medical certifications, and return‑to‑work procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records for all leave requests, including medical certifications and return‑to‑work documentation.
• Monitor and enforce deadlines for the submission of medical documentation, certifications, and other necessary paperwork.
• Stay informed on changes to leave laws and ensure the company's policies and procedures are updated accordingly.
• Deliver training to HR team and leadership on leave laws, compliance updates, and best practices.
• Assist with audits of leave records and ensure compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).

• Assist with open enrollment, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardship, and compliance testing.
• Perform plan audits, reconciling monthly billing for benefits plans and communicating accurate costs to the accounting and finance team.
• Facilitate benefits orientations weekly during new hire orientation.
• Analyze all benefits programs to remain competitive in the local markets.
• Post and distribute open enrollment materials and summary plan descriptions.
• Explain retirement benefit plan policies, procedures, and legal requirements to employees and beneficiaries; field questions and concerns.
• Partner with HR Management to create SOPs for Benefits processes and programs; document and maintain administrative procedures.
• Draft and recommend revisions to company benefits policies and procedures; ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and audit needed reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate records for benefit enrollments, changes, etc.; streamline benefits communication strategies across multiple platforms.
• Acquire and distribute relevant information and documentation to plan participants and beneficiaries.
• Assist with providing required information during benefit audits; maintain knowledge of legal and regulatory changes.
• Handle ad‑hoc projects as needed; keep abreast of benefit‑related trends and best practices.
• Travel may be required to support multiple locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum…