Human Resources Generalist, Full Time, Fort Bragg

Job Description

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

Job Summary:

Provides professional-level support across a range of HR functions, including employee relations, policy interpretation, compliance, and data-informed decision-making. Serves as a first-line HR resource for leaders and employees, helping ensure the consistent application of HR policies and practices at the departmental or operational unit level. Exercises independent judgment in handling confidential issues, conducting initial investigations, and advising on corrective action within established frameworks. Matters involving broader impact, precedent-setting decisions, or strategic workforce planning are escalated to HR Business Partner's (HRBP or Sr. HRBP). This role plays a critical part in supporting operational excellence while aligning with HR guidance and system standards.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Typically requires 2–4 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within the healthcare industry. Internal candidates with less experience may be considered based on demonstrated performance, potential, and alignment with role expectations, subject to review and approval by the Network HR Director and CHRO: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a first-line advisor to leaders and employees on a wide range of HR matters, including policy interpretation, performance concerns, and basic workforce planning needs. Conducts initial assessments of employee relations concerns and lead low-to-moderate risk investigations; escalate high-risk or precedent-setting issues to HRBP's. Provides guidance on corrective actions and documentation in alignment with established policy and best practices.
• Analyzes HR data and trends to inform recommendations for local operational improvements; flag strategic or system-level issues to HRBP's.
• Supports the execution of HR initiatives, including performance management, onboarding, engagement, and compliance training, under the direction of HRBP's.
• Assists with local workforce planning discussions by providing relevant data, historical trends, and policy-based recommendations.
• Collaborates on cross-functional HR projects with a focus on implementation and process adherence, rather than program design. Maintains compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit E-Verify for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64331
• Job Category Specialist
• Locations 700 River Dr, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437, US
• Assignment Category Full-time regular
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $74,880 to $90,970. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department Human Resources
• Shift Length 8 Hours