Employee Relations Business Partner

Exempt position

Mon: 8:30am-5pm

Tue: 8:30am-5pm

Wed: 8:30am-5pm

Thu: 8:30am-5pm

Fri: 8:30am-5pm

Sat: OFF

Sun: OFF

Help shape an exceptional employee experience. At MDH Network, our Human Resources team is dedicated to supporting employees throughout their journey with the organization. We foster a positive workplace culture, strengthen our employer brand, and ensure MDH remains an employer of choice across Southern California.

About the Human Resources Department

Our HR team supports all stages of the employee life cycle—from onboarding to employee relations, training, leaves management, and beyond. We partner closely with leaders and staff across the organization to promote engagement, compliance, and a strong sense of community.

What You’ll Do

As the Human Resources Generalist, you’ll be the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and a trusted partner to employees and supervisors alike. You will play a key role in managing employee relations matters, supporting core HR operations, and ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality HR service delivery. Your work helps cultivate collaborative relationships, resolve workplace concerns, enhance supervisor effectiveness, and promote positive employee experiences across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a primary resource for employee relations, including employee concerns, conflict resolution, performance management support, and workplace investigations

• Guide employees and leaders on HR policies, California employment laws, and best practices

• Partner with supervisors and managers to address complex employee issues and support effective, compliant people management

• Support new hire orientation to ensure a welcoming, compliant, and engaging onboarding process

• Maintain a high level of organization, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

• Collaborate with operations teams to support supervisor and manager development initiatives

• Utilize ADP Workforce Now for HR processes, documentation, and reporting

• Contribute to building and sustaining a strong, positive workplace culture across the organization

Who You Are

A proactive, detail-oriented HR professional who values accuracy, communication, and service. You excel at building relationships, navigating complex HR issues, and supporting a diverse workforce. You enjoy being a collaborative partner and making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a human resources department as a sole practitioner or as part of a team
2. Minimum 2 years Employee Relations experience 
3. BA degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, or related field — or equivalent experience
4. Experience in the healthcare, social services, or residential care industry preferred
5. HR certification (SHRM-SCP/CP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred
6. Bilingual English/Spanish required
7. Expertise in California wage and hour laws and employment regulations required
8. Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred

Why Join Us

We invest in your growth and well-being through comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a mission-driven workplace.

We offer:

1. A 401k plan with a 5% Safe Harbor match. Company-paid group life insurance
2. Voluntary benefits including AD&D, LTD, critical care, and supplemental life
3. Professional development and HR training opportunities
4. Tuition reimbursement to support your long-term growth
5. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
6. Vacation, holiday, and sick pay
7. A robust Employee Assistance Program with financial, legal, wellness, and mental health services
8. Employee discounts for travel, attractions, sporting events, restaurants, and more

Pay & Details

1. Salary: $70,720 – $87,350 (DOE)
2. Location: Whittier and various worksites. Must have reliable transportation and valid California driver's license
3. MDH Network is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality HR service and enhancing the employee experience, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help strengthen a workplace where people feel supported and valued.