What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR and Compliance Manager position at Agave Pediatrics?
At Agave Pediatrics, we believe caring for children starts with caring for our people. We are a growing, physician-led pediatric practice with five locations and approximately 75 employees who are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Arizona families.
We are seeking a full-time HR & Compliance leader who is excited to build strong systems, support a positive workplace culture, and ensure our practice operates with integrity, consistency, and regulatory excellence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, and who wants to play a key role in supporting providers and staff across a multi-site healthcare organization.
You will serve as a trusted partner to leadership and employees—helping teams thrive while ensuring employment, regulatory, and healthcare compliance standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Human Resources & People Operations Serve as the primary HR resource for approximately 75 employees across five locations
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding
- Maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures in alignment with state and federal laws
- Advise leadership on employee relations issues, including coaching, corrective action, investigations, and terminations
- Support managers with performance reviews, documentation, and staff development plans
- Ensure consistency in HR practices across all locations while supporting site-specific needs
Compliance & Risk Management
- Oversee employment law compliance (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, Arizona labor laws, etc.)
- Coordinate healthcare compliance efforts, including:
- HIPAA and patient privacy training
- OSHA and workplace safety requirements
- Required annual staff training and certifications
- Track and audit employee licensure, credentials, immunizations, background checks, and training compliance
- Lead internal audits and proactively identify compliance and risk areas
- Investigate, document, and resolve employee complaints, incidents, and compliance concerns
Training, Culture & Engagement
- Develop and manage new hire orientation and ongoing training programs
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture
- Serve as a confidential and approachable resource for employees
- Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
- Partner with leadership on change management and organizational growth
- Administration & Systems Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and HRIS systems
- Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee education
- Manage workers’ compensation claims and workplace injury reporting
- Support payroll processes in coordination with accounting and payroll vendors
- Prepare HR and compliance reports related to staffing, turnover, training, and audits
Provider Credentialing Support
- Support and oversee provider credentialing and recredentialing workflows
- Track provider licensure, DEA registration, board certification, and payer enrollment deadlines
- Coordinate with practice leadership and external credentialing partners to ensure timely onboarding of providers
- Maintain organized and audit-ready credentialing records
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in human resources and compliance, preferably in healthcare or a multi-site organization
- Working knowledge of employment laws and healthcare compliance requirements
- Experience with provider credentialing and payer enrollment workflows
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with leadership
- Passion for supporting teams that care for children and families
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Why Join Agave Pediatrics?
- Mission-driven pediatric practice with a strong community presence
- Opportunity to build and refine HR and compliance systems as the practice grows
- Collaborative leadership team that values people, culture, and transparency
- Meaningful work supporting providers, staff, and the families they serve