What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Human Resources Generalist position at Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health?
Full-time Description
General Description Of The Position
The Senior HR Generalist serves as the operational backbone of the Human Resources department, owning the day-to-day employee relations work that keeps a multi-site, licensed behavioral health organization running smoothly and in compliance. Reporting directly to the HR Director, this hands-on role independently manages workplace investigations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and performance-related matters across California and Colorado worksites. The ideal candidate brings seasoned HR judgment, discretion with highly confidential matters, and the ability to act as a trusted resource to managers and staff alike.
Essential Functions
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
General Description Of The Position
The Senior HR Generalist serves as the operational backbone of the Human Resources department, owning the day-to-day employee relations work that keeps a multi-site, licensed behavioral health organization running smoothly and in compliance. Reporting directly to the HR Director, this hands-on role independently manages workplace investigations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and performance-related matters across California and Colorado worksites. The ideal candidate brings seasoned HR judgment, discretion with highly confidential matters, and the ability to act as a trusted resource to managers and staff alike.
Essential Functions
- Employee Relations and Performance Management
- Conduct prompt, thorough, and well-documented investigations into employee complaints, allegations, and policy violations from intake through resolution, escalating high-risk matters to the HR Director as appropriate.
- Support supervisors with corrective action, performance improvement plans, and documentation standards that are consistent and defensible.
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee and manager concerns, providing coaching, conflict resolution, and guidance grounded in policy and employment law.
- Leave of Absence Management
- Manage all leaves of absence end-to-end, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA accommodations, Colorado FAMLI, and workers' compensation coordination, ensuring timely notices and accurate documentation.
- Policy and Documentation
- Interpret and apply company policies consistently; maintain meticulous, confidential records of all employee relations matters.
- Help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across both states; partner with the Compliance Coordinator and Compliance Officer on personnel-file and survey-readiness matters.
- Support offboarding processes, including separation documentation and exit interviews, feeding insights into retention efforts.
- Partner with the HR Director on special projects, process improvements, and HR initiatives as needed.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
- Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
- Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
- Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stay. (Compensation for mileage, food and lodging provided.)
- Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
- Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
- Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- LICENSURE: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. Preferred
- RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 4–6 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including direct ownership of investigations and leave administration.
- OTHER EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED: Working knowledge of California employment law; familiarity with Colorado employment law strongly preferred.
- Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
- Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership.
- Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.
- Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence and intelligence in staff and potential employees.
- Valid Driver's License
- Proficient in English Language
- Proficient communicator
- Prior HR experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or another licensed/regulated environment.
- Work settings vary from offices, program sites, and stakeholder locations
- Travel modes can include the use of company or personal transportation
Salary : $70,304 - $80,000