HR Specialist at Health Bridge in Glendale, CA

HR Specialist
Location: Glendale, CA 91202
Pay: $72,000 - $82,000

Position Summary

The HR Specialist is a vital contributor to the Health Bridge team, supporting the full spectrum of human resources functions across our growing, multi-site organization. This role goes beyond transactional HR — it is a culture steward position, helping to ensure that every teammate, from our corporate office to our partner clinic sites, experiences the values of Collaborative Excellence, Unbending Integrity, and Patient-Centered Care in how they are hired, onboarded, supported, and developed. The ideal candidate is a people-first HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, communicates with warmth and professionalism, and is comfortable operating in both in-person and virtual settings alongside a distributed team.

Periodic travel within California may be required to support site-level HR needs.

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Employee Experience:

• Serve as a champion of Health Bridge's mission, vision, and values in every HR touchpoint — from recruiting through offboarding
• Support internal culture-building initiatives, including employee recognition programs, onboarding experiences, and engagement efforts aligned with our Virtuous Cycle model
• Partner with leadership to reinforce a workplace culture defined by inclusion, accountability, and purpose-driven work
• Help communicate and model company values with consistency across all teammate interactions

Employee Relations & HR Support:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, leave, and workplace concerns
• Support managers with performance management processes, documentation, and corrective action procedures
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to leadership as appropriate

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Collaborate closely with a dedicated Recruiting Assistant to support full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and offer letter processing
• Provide strategic oversight and HR expertise to the recruiting function, ensuring hiring practices remain compliant, values-aligned, and candidate-focused
• Facilitate new hire onboarding with a strong emphasis on cultural integration, values alignment, and connection to the company's mission from day one
• Maintain and update job descriptions in alignment with evolving organizational needs

Compliance & Recordkeeping:

• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Federal and California state employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, PDL, and FLSA
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in Rippling or other HRIS platforms
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR policy updates as directed
• Knowledge of multi-state employment law compliance is a plus for supporting potential future growth

Leave Administration:

• Administer employee leave requests including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leaves
• Track leave usage, communicate with employees and managers, and ensure proper documentation throughout the leave lifecycle

Benefits & Payroll Support:

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment questions and coordinate with benefits vendors as needed
• Support semi-monthly payroll processing by providing accurate and timely HR data updates

Who We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2–3 years of HR generalist or specialist experience
• Working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements
• Strong technology proficiency, including HRIS platforms (Rippling experience a plus), Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams — essential for supporting a distributed, remote-capable workforce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect authentically with teammates at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, including with support staff and cross-functional partners
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to travel within California as needed

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in a healthcare, FQHC, or multi-site organization
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification
• Familiarity with multi-state employment law and HR compliance across jurisdictions
• Experience supporting remote or hybrid teams across multiple locations

Benefits

• Competitive Salary • Health Insurance Stipend • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Sick Leave • 7 Paid Holidays per Year • 1 Paid Floating Holiday • Professional Development Hours Offered Annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment includes a combination of corporate office, remote/virtual, and partner clinic or FQHC settings. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role requires comfort working in a technology-enabled environment, including regular video conferencing with remote teammates and partner site staff. Periodic travel within California, including occasional overnight stays, may be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands to operate a computer, and communicate clearly in person and over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Why Health Bridge?

At HealthBridge, we know that excellent care starts with a dedicated team. Our culture is centered on innovation, support, and continuous improvement. We value your contributions, encourage professional growth, and listen to your voice.

You’ll have access to:

• Leading-edge technology
• Opportunities to expand your skillset
• A collaborative, supportive environment where your work truly makes a difference