HR Generalist - San Francisco

Description Founded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital, Kentfield Hospital—now a subsidiary of American Advanced Management—is a Long‑Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco. Our 60‑bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended recovery periods. Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory support, advanced wound care and physical/occupational therapy. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support their unique recovery journey. We are proud to hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care. At Kentfield, we work in close partnership with patients and families to help achieve the best possible outcomes. Summary At Kentfield Hospital the HR Generalist assists the business in leaders and employees with daily operations and HR initiatives. This role balances strategic workforce planning and organizational effectiveness with deeper, day‑to‑day involvement in employee relations, investigations, coaching, policy application and payroll functions. This role requires travel between our San Francisco and Marin facility. Salary The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Kentfield and San Francisco Specialty Hospital. Responsibilities Review all HRIS transactional process requirements on a daily/weekly and as needed basis and manage the approval or rejection process. Track and analyze people metrics (turnover, retention, ER caseloads, time‑to‑resolution, absenteeism, engagement, DEI indicators) to identify trends. Knowledgeable regarding labor/employment law HR Policy Compliance. Onboarding & Offboarding. Training and Compliance. Performance Review Management. Employee Relations and Investigation Compliance. Manages union and nonunion payroll processing. Compensation Management—advise compensation, establish compensation grades (Union/Non‑Union contract), and pay equity; support annual merit/bonus cycles and promotion governance. Audits HRIS for data integrity, Personnel files, Payroll on a quarterly basis. Escalate transactional process issues and advanced issues to Director of HR (DHR) for review. Manage all incoming HR cases/calls/chats requiring an HR response pertaining to benefits, compensation, and leave of absence. Knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of HR processes, policies, etc. Responsible for overall regulatory compliance of accredited agencies (ACLS/BLS, etc). Experience providing HR support to both unionized and non‑union settings. Comfortable in thorough documentation and regulatory compliance as that is how we protect our staff and patients. Attention to Details—wrong dates, missing signatures, expired credentials before they become problems. Comfortable working in fast paced work environments with competing deadlines. Ability to navigate HRIS/payroll platforms (PayCom), and Microsoft Office, a plus. Manages state, federal, and local reporting (HCSO, Paydata, EEO, etc). Knowledge of The Joint Commission, CARF, state and federal regulations relating to human resources preferred. Qualifications 1–3+ years of hands‑on HR experience (healthcare or Acute LTAC strongly preferred given the compliance demands of this role). Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field/PHR Certification (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated knowledge of employment law and compliance (EEO, ADA/ADAAA, FMLA/CFRA, FLSA, anti‑harassment/retaliation, wage & hour, etc.). Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Ability to lead diverse teams to a common purpose and proactively seek new ideas and solutions to organizational challenges. Takes initiative — you don't wait for direction to spot what needs doing. Ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact within varying communication styles. Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Paid holidays Flexible schedule Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr American Advanced Management