HR Generalist (Behavioral Health)

HR Generalist - Behavioral Health

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Location: Ontario, CA
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: HR Manager

Compensation: $70k - $85k (depending on experience) + benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support day-to-day human resources operations across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and HRIS administration.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who is organized, approachable, and comfortable supporting both employees and managers in a fast-paced healthcare or behavioral health environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including new hire orientation and exit processes.
• Support recruitment efforts by posting jobs, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee questions.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace programs.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding company policies, employment law, and HR best practices.
• Assist with the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate performance review processes and support employee development initiatives.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and wellness programs.
• Participate in workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Prepare HR reports and assist with analyzing workforce metrics as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR Generalist or similar HR experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms such as ADP, Paycom, BambooHR, or similar systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong judgment and ability to work professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, substance use treatment, residential treatment, or a similar clinical environment.
• Experience supporting employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Familiarity with benefits administration, compliance, and performance management.

Work Environment

This position primarily works within a residential treatment setting and may involve interaction with employees and clients throughout the facility.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable, organized HR professional who enjoys being involved in all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You should be comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and day-to-day support for managers and staff.