Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter Location: San Diego County, California | Office location: 1151 S Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083 Classification: Non Exempt Pay range: $30-$35/hr (depends on experience) Position Summary Care Choice Home Care (CCHC) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter to lead caregiver recruiting and support employees throughout their employment. This position manages applicant follow-up, interviews, onboarding, employee records, and retention activities. Working with staffing, case management, payroll, and leadership, the role helps CCHC build a qualified, dependable workforce to deliver non-medical home care. Recruiting and Hiring Manage recruiting for caregivers and approved office positions, from job posting and applicant screening through interviews, reference checks, and authorized offers. Maintain postings on Indeed and other approved channels; respond promptly to applicants and keep accurate interview notes and hiring status records. Screen candidates using consistent, job-related criteria, including experience, availability, service area, communication, and ability to perform essential duties with reasonable accommodation. Partner with staffing coordinators to prioritize hiring by location, shift, client needs, and workforce gaps; maintain a pipeline for recurring needs. Build relationships with community colleges, CNA programs, career centers, and community partners; coordinate job fairs, referrals, and approved internship or apprenticeship opportunities. Onboarding and Caregiver Readiness Coordinate offer documents, employment eligibility verification, new-hire forms, policy acknowledgments, orientation, and authorized system setup. Verify applicable caregiver Home Care Aide registration, background clearance and agency affiliation, tuberculosis documentation, and required training before release for client assignments. Track registration renewals, training deadlines, and expiring documents; notify employees and supervisors and flag restrictions to staffing until requirements are resolved. Maintain accurate employee information in AlayaCare and approved HR systems; provide staffing with each cleared hire's availability, service area, and approved start date. Employee Records and HR Administration Maintain complete, organized employee files; keep medical and other restricted records separate and limit access according to company policy and applicable requirements. Administer approved benefits enrollment, leave documentation, employment changes, and separation checklists; coordinate notices and final-pay information with payroll and leadership. Support personnel-file audits and policy updates. Flag timekeeping, overtime, meal and rest break, training-time, and reimbursement concerns for prompt review and correction. Employee Relations and Retention Serve as an accessible contact for employee questions; document concerns objectively and elevate harassment, discrimination, retaliation, safety, and wage issues promptly. Support confidential investigations, coaching, performance reviews, accommodations, and corrective action under leadership direction and within delegated authority. Conduct new-hire check-ins and exit interviews, identify turnover patterns, and recommend practical improvements to communication, onboarding, and employee retention. Reporting and Collaboration Provide weekly recruiting updates showing applications, contacts, interviews, offers, cleared hires, first shifts, recruiting costs, and hiring barriers. Track time to first applicant contact, time to hire, onboarding completion, credential compliance, and 30-, 60-, and 90-day retention; review results with leadership. Use approved recruiting and automation tools while protecting applicant, employee, and client information; maintain human review of hiring decisions. Required Qualifications At least two years of human resources, recruiting, or closely related experience, including hands-on interviewing and onboarding. Working knowledge of California employment practices, confidential recordkeeping, and fair, consistent hiring processes. Strong organization, follow-through, written communication, and ability to manage a high volume of applicants and competing deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, applicant tracking or HR systems, and professional phone and email communication. Preferred Qualifications Experience in non-medical home care or caregiver recruiting; familiarity with AlayaCare, Indeed, and California Home Care Aide requirements; HR coursework or a related degree; SHRM-CP or PHR certification; bilingual English and Spanish communication. Work Environment and Benefits Work involves computer use, phone and video interviews, employee meetings, and occasional local recruiting events. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation. Benefits: [Insert approved benefits and eligibility]. Equal Employment Opportunity CCHC provides equal employment opportunity without unlawful discrimination or retaliation and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr