Home Health Human Resources Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Coordinator – BrightStar Care of Greater Waukesha and Lake Country

Location: Pewaukee, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $47,000–$55,000 per year

BrightStar Care is an award-winning home care and medical staffing provider, recognized as an Enterprise Champion for Quality by The Joint Commission for 8 consecutive years . We're growing, and we're looking for an upbeat, organized, people‑focused Human Resources Coordinator to help us recruit and support the compassionate professionals who make our care exceptional.

The Human Resources Coordinator supports day‑to‑day HR operations for our home healthcare organization, ensuring smooth staffing, compliance, and employee experience across clinical and administrative teams. This role manages recruitment workflows, onboarding, credentialing, employee records, and HR communications while maintaining strict adherence to healthcare regulations and agency policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Hiring
  • Coordinate full-cycle recruitment.
  • Post job openings, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and support hiring managers.
  • Manage background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment requirements.
• Onboarding & Credentialing
  • Facilitate new hire onboarding, orientation, and training schedules.
  • Track and maintain employee credentials, licenses, certifications, TB tests, CPR, and continuing education.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal home healthcare regulations.
• Employee Records & HR Administration
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee files in accordance with HIPAA and company standards.
  • Process HR documentation including status changes, disciplinary forms, and performance evaluations.
• Employee Relations & Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and procedures.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and retention efforts.
  • Help resolve minor workplace issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Compliance & Policy Management
  • Ensure adherence to home healthcare regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with audits, surveys, and compliance reviews.
  • Assist with HR policies, procedures, and handbook updates.
• Scheduling & Operational Support
  • Collaborate with scheduling and clinical teams to ensure staffing needs are met.
  • Support workforce planning and coverage for client visits.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of HR experience; healthcare or home healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance standards.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS systems, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Daily pay options
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match (Traditional or Roth)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive mission-driven leadership

I understand that as part of the hiring process, the company may require pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. These screenings may involve the collection and review of information related to my criminal history, identity, prior employment, education, and other relevant records, as well as analysis of a drug test sample.