Regional Human Resources Generalist
Reports To: Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) / Vice President of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Location: Regional Office Support
Travel: Up to 25%
Position Summary
The Senior Human Resources Generalist (Sr. HRG) provides comprehensive HR support to assigned skilled nursing facilities and serves as a key resource for HR operations, employee relations, and compliance. Working closely with HR Business Partners and facility leadership, the Sr. HRG ensures consistent application of HR policies, supports talent management initiatives, and drives a culture of engagement, accountability, and excellence.
Reporting Relationships
Reports To: HR Business Partner or VP of Human Resources
Collaborates With: Facility Administrators, Department Leaders, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance, and Learning & Development teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Employee Relations & Compliance
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns, coaching leaders and employees toward resolution.
• Conduct or support investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, or workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, healthcare regulations, and company policies.
• Assist facilities in maintaining accurate, compliant personnel files and required postings.
• HR Operations & Administration
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, and leave administration.
• Partner with Payroll and Benefits to ensure accuracy and timeliness of employee data and issue resolution.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports to support audits and workforce analysis.
• Support compliance tracking (I-9s, license renewals, mandatory trainings, etc.).
• Talent & Performance Management
• Assist leaders with performance reviews, corrective action documentation, and goal setting.
• Support talent planning and retention initiatives, helping identify high-potential staff.
• Collaborate on employee development, recognition, and engagement activities.
• Training & Employee Engagement
• Partner with Learning & Development to coordinate leadership and compliance training.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate employee engagement programs, surveys, and follow-up action planning.
• Promote open communication, trust, and a culture of accountability across facilities.
• Support to HR Business Partners
• Provide administrative and analytical support to HRBPs in the implementation of regional HR strategies.
• Track and report key HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, employee relations activity).
• Assist with regional audits and HR projects as assigned.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Employee Relations - Timely resolution of employee issues; consistency in policy application
Compliance - Zero major findings in audits or labor reviews
Data Integrity - Accuracy and timeliness of HRIS updates and personnel records
Engagement - Improvement in employee satisfaction and participation in engagement initiatives
Operational Support - Responsiveness and completion rate for HR requests and projects
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within healthcare, long-term care, or multi-site operations.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, etc.).
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
Core Competencies
• Employee Relations & Mediation
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• HR Compliance & Documentation
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Awareness
• Problem Solving & Initiative
• Customer Service Orientation
Success Profile
A successful Senior HR Generalist at Cambridge Healthcare Services builds trusted relationships with facility leaders and staff, balances empathy with objectivity, anticipates HR issues proactively, demonstrates professionalism and accountability, and supports a culture of respect, collaboration, and quality care.