Human Resources Generalist - California

Human Resources Generalist

Department:
Human Resources

Location:

Remote (California-based)

Reports To:

Director of Human Resources
Classification:
Exempt

Pay: $71,000 -$75,000 Annual

About Pacific Health Group

At Pacific Health Group, we are transforming healthcare by addressing social determinants of health and delivering coordinated, community-based services that improve lives. We are a mission-driven, high-growth organization committed to building an inclusive, compliant, and people-centered workplace where employees feel supported and empowered to thrive.

The Human Resources Generalist is a senior, hands-on HR role responsible for executing core human resources functions while serving as a trusted partner to executive leadership.

This position directly supports one of our CEOs and their teams, providing day-to-day HR guidance and operational support, while maintaining alignment with organizational HR strategy through a dotted-line relationship with the Director of Human Resources.

This role is well-suited for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a startup environment, operates independently, and is comfortable managing complex HR matters without direct reports.

• Serve as a primary HR partner to one of the CEOs and their assigned teams.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and workforce matters.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Human Resources to ensure consistency and alignment across HR practices and policies.

• Act as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and HR-related guidance.
• Support employee relations matters, including performance discussions, investigations, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Promote a respectful, compliant, and positive work environment aligned with company values.

• Oversee and actively support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth, compliant, and engaging new hire experience.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit interviews, documentation, and final compliance requirements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong emphasis on California labor laws.
• Maintain accurate personnel files, records, and HR documentation in accordance with legal and company standards.
• Support compliance related to healthcare regulations, HIPAA, ADA, and internal audits.

• Support employee benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, vendors, and brokers to address benefit-related questions or issues.

• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback cycles, and review coordination.
• Partner with leadership and Learning & Development on training initiatives and development efforts.

• Utilize HRIS and ATS platforms (e.g., Paycom, Workable) to support HR operations and reporting.
• Track HR metrics and trends, providing insights to leadership as needed.
• Lead or participate in HR projects, including policy development, DEI initiatives, and process improvements.

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or senior generalist capacity.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment strongly preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate independently with sound judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Paycom preferred) and ATS systems (Workable or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a remote environment.

HR certification preferred (SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent).

• Fully remote position within California.
• Regular virtual meetings and collaboration with…