HR Generalist

Introduction

HOPE Therapy Group is a warm, trauma-informed behavioral health practice serving individuals, couples, families, and children in the San Diego communities of Eastlake, Clairemont, and Rancho Bernardo, and in Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles. Our team is approximately 80 staff and growing. We genuinely love the work we do, and we’ve built a culture rooted in support, collaboration, and purpose. If a positive, encouraging workplace matters to you, that’s where we shine.

Job Summary:

We’re seeking an organized, discreet, and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support our growing team of clinicians and administrative staff. This part-time role keeps our people operations running smoothly, from personnel files and payroll to performance plans and compliance. The ideal candidate brings payroll experience, understands the healthcare or mental health setting, and handles sensitive information with care and professionalism.

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Key Responsibilities

• Compile and maintain complete, organized employee personnel files
• Process payroll accurately and on time, including reviewing hours and resolving discrepancies
• Support leadership with internal Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), including drafting, documentation, and follow-up tracking
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for clinical and administrative staff
• Administer benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, and carrier communication
• Maintain HR compliance, including required workplace posters, I-9s, and clinician license and credential tracking
• Support HIPAA compliance across the workforce, including tracking annual HIPAA training, maintaining signed confidentiality acknowledgments, and assisting our Privacy & Security Officer with policy rollouts
• Support recruiting: job postings, applicant screening, and interview scheduling
• Track sick leave balances and leaves of absence
• Help draft and update the employee handbook and HR policies
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR questions, maintaining strict confidentiality
• Organize and plan team events to help foster HOPE’s work culture
• Other HR duties as assigned

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Qualifications:

Required

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification (active)
• Payroll processing experience
• Experience working in a healthcare or mental health setting
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential employee information
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Reliable transportation for set in-office days across our San Diego locations

Preferred

• Experience with Gusto

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay $26.00 to $32.00 per hour
• Part-time schedule (20–24 hours/week) with room for growth
• Hybrid work: set in-office days in San Diego, telework 
• Paid sick leave

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