Job Description
About Health Bridge LLC Health Bridge is a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to expanding access to quality care through innovation and compassionate service. We focus on bridging gaps in healthcare by leveraging technology, supporting underserved communities, and building strong clinical teams that make a lasting impact on patient health. HR Specialist Location: Glendale, CA 91202 Pay: $72,000 - $82,000 Position Summary The HR Specialist is a vital contributor to the Health Bridge team, supporting the full spectrum of human resources functions across our growing, multi-site organization. This role goes beyond transactional HR — it is a culture steward position, helping to ensure that every teammate, from our corporate office to our partner clinic sites, experiences the values of Collaborative Excellence, Unbending Integrity, and Patient-Centered Care in how they are hired, onboarded, supported, and developed. The ideal candidate is a people-first HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, communicates with warmth and professionalism, and is comfortable operating in both in-person and virtual settings alongside a distributed team. Periodic travel within California may be required to support site-level HR needs. Key Responsibilities Culture & Employee Experience: Serve as a champion of Health Bridge's mission, vision, and values in every HR touchpoint — from recruiting through offboarding Support internal culture-building initiatives, including employee recognition programs, onboarding experiences, and engagement efforts aligned with our Virtuous Cycle model Partner with leadership to reinforce a workplace culture defined by inclusion, accountability, and purpose-driven work Help communicate and model company values with consistency across all teammate interactions Employee Relations & HR Support Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, leave, and workplace concerns Support managers with performance management processes, documentation, and corrective action procedures Escalate complex employee relations matters to leadership as appropriate Recruitment & Onboarding Collaborate closely with a dedicated Recruiting Assistant to support full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and offer letter processing Provide strategic oversight and HR expertise to the recruiting function, ensuring hiring practices remain compliant, values-aligned, and candidate-focused Facilitate new hire onboarding with a strong emphasis on cultural integration, values alignment, and connection to the company's mission from day one Maintain and update job descriptions in alignment with evolving organizational needs Compliance & Recordkeeping Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Federal and California state employment laws, including FEHA, CFRA, PDL, and FLSA Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in Rippling or other HRIS platforms Support audits, reporting requirements, and HR policy updates as directed Knowledge of multi-state employment law compliance is a plus for supporting potential future growth Leave Administration Administer employee leave requests including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leaves Track leave usage, communicate with employees and managers, and ensure proper documentation throughout the leave lifecycle Benefits & Payroll Support Assist employees with benefits enrollment questions and coordinate with benefits vendors as needed Support semi-monthly payroll processing by providing accurate and timely HR data updates Required Who We’re Looking For Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience Minimum 2–3 years of HR generalist or specialist experience Working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements Strong technology proficiency, including HRIS platforms (Rippling experience a plus), Microsoft Office, and video conferencing tools such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams — essential for supporting a distributed, remote-capable workforce Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect authentically with teammates at all levels Demonstrated ability to collaborate effecti