Human Resources Generalist

Description

CareWorks Health Services | Huntington Beach & Laguna Hills, CA

Pay: Up to $38/hour, based on experience and qualifications. Candidates with 5+ years of relevant HR Generalist experience are preferred for the top of the range.

Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Location: Huntington Beach and Laguna Hills, California

Build a Great Team. Make a Difference Every Day.

At CareWorks Health Services, we believe great care starts with great people.

Since 2010 , we've helped seniors and adults throughout Orange County live safely and independently at home while giving their families peace of mind.

Our caregivers are the heart of our business. Behind every dependable caregiver is a strong HR team that hires thoughtfully, supports employees, maintains high standards, and helps people succeed.

We're looking for a hands-on HR Generalist who enjoys recruiting great people, solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership from start to finish.

This isn't a position where you'll simply process paperwork. You'll play a key role in building a dependable workforce, strengthening our culture, and ensuring our caregivers are ready to provide exceptional care.

If you're organized, resourceful, people-focused, and motivated by results, we'd love to meet you.

OUR CORE VALUES

At CareWorks, our values aren't just words on a wall. They're how we hire, work, and treat one another.

Integrity – Do what's right, even when no one is watching.

Accountability – Own your responsibilities, keep your commitments, and follow through.

Empathy – Treat people with compassion, patience, and respect.

Curiosity – Ask questions, seek to understand, and look for better ways to do things.

Teamwork – Help one another succeed and work toward shared goals.

Service – Take pride in making life better for our clients, families, and coworkers.

Growth – Welcome feedback, keep learning, and strive to improve.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Recruiting & Community Outreach: Represent CareWorks at job fairs, schools, and community events; conduct presentations, structured interviews, reference checks, and candidate evaluations for caregiver and office positions.
• Hiring, Onboarding & Compliance: Conduct pre-employment drug screenings, coordinate new-hire orientation, and ensure employees meet California Home Care , background clearance, training, and employment requirements.
• Employee Relations & Accountability: Address attendance issues, conduct employee counseling, issue policy violation notices and corrective actions, investigate concerns, and help managers build a reliable, professional workforce.
• Benefits, ACA & Leave Administration: Oversee benefits eligibility, ACA compliance, Open Enrollment, employee leave programs, and accommodations while coordinating administrative support through Paylocity.
• Workers' Compensation & HR Improvement: Manage workplace injury claims, return-to-work coordination, employee safety initiatives, HR documentation, and continuous process improvements.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

We believe in measuring results, not just activity. You'll be successful when you consistently:

• Build a strong team: Help the recruiting team achieve 15–20 qualified new hires per month while maintaining high hiring standards.
• Recruit proactively: Develop relationships with local schools, workforce organizations, and community partners to attract qualified candidates.
• Protect compliance: Ensure 100% of required caregiver clearances are completed before client assignments.
• Improve reliability: Address attendance violations promptly, consistently, and fairly.
• Support employees: Resolve employee concerns professionally and maintain accurate, confidential HR documentation.
• Meet compliance deadlines: Ensure Employment EDD- CUIAB, FTB, documents are submitted in timely manner, ACA, benefits, leave, and workers' compensation responsibilities are handled accurately and on time,.
• Solve problems: Identify issues early, recommend solutions, and take initiative rather than waiting for direction.
• Partner with HR Coordinator and Recruiter to accomplish KPIs

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 3–5+ years of HR Generalist experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience and education.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in home care, home health, senior care, or healthcare staffing.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws, Wage Order 15, Home Care Bureau laws, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Hands-on experience in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems. (We use Paylocity, Hireology, and myCNA jobs)
• Strong communication, interviewing, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Ability to work at both our Huntington Beach and Laguna Hills offices.
• Valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record for required business travel.