Title: Human Resource Generalist

Title: Human Resource Generalist

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Human Resources

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $37.27/hr - $54.01/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, OC Region, and the Manager of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace environment. This position serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations matters. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for conducting impartial, timely, and thorough investigations into workplace concerns, ensuring fair outcomes and adherence to organizational policies and employment laws. In addition to employee relations, this role supports the coordination and execution of special projects and events that enhance employee engagement and reinforce compliance initiatives. The Human Resources Generalist also manages key operational processes including the monthly Per Diem letter distribution, timely response to Employment Development Department (EDD) claims, and coordination of final paychecks in accordance with California Labor Laws. This position requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and analytical skill, as well as the ability to navigate sensitive issues with empathy and objectivity. This individual will demonstrate strong communication and organizational abilities, and a commitment to upholding the values and standards of the organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Provides guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, interpersonal conflicts, and misconduct. Ensures concerns are addressed promptly, effectively, and in a manner that promotes employee advocacy while mitigating organizational risk.

• Coordinates and organizes employee engagement events such as Employee Service Awards, Benefits Fair, and Hospital Week, fostering a culture of recognition, retention, and connection.

• Supports compliance and training initiatives by maintaining and following up on critical programs, including Annual Compliance Training, Preventing Harassment Training, and Meal and Rest Break Training for both management and staff, ensuring timely completion and regulatory adherence.

• Facilitates employee trainings and new hire orientation sessions to support onboarding and ongoing staff education.

• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and is available to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed to support operational and employee relations needs across all shifts.

• Serving as a mentor and resource to Human Resources Representatives and the HR Assistant, fostering their professional development and supporting their day-to-day responsibilities

• Leading and supporting process improvement initiatives at the campus level to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance across HR functions

• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

  
  

  *Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 3-5 Years of Human Resources Generalist experience

• Experienced in a Healthcare setting highly preferred

• Working knowledge of Federal and State Labor and Wage & Hour Laws

• Excelled written and oral communication skills

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

• Senior or Professional Human Resources Certificate (SPHR or PHR) preferred