Behavioral Health HR Lead - Compliance & Payroll

Connecticut Counseling Group; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Counseling Group is actively seeking an experienced HR Consultant to provide ongoing human resources, compliance, and employee support for our growing behavioral health group practice.

The role collaborates with the Owner and Director of Operations to keep HR policies, records, payroll processes, licensing documentation, onboarding, and employment practices organized and compliant with federal and Connecticut requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Connecticut employment laws.
• Experience developing and maintaining employee handbooks and HR policies.
• Experience with payroll, onboarding, employee records, compliance, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update the Employee Handbook, HR policies, procedures, and required employment documentation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal and Connecticut employment laws and regulations.
• Help maintain compliance with Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) requirements.
• Provide guidance to leadership regarding employee relations, performance concerns, disciplinary matters, leave, accommodations, terminations, and other HR issues.
• Provide HR oversight and support for payroll, including new hires, compensation changes, employee status changes, PTO, benefits eligibility, and terminations.
• Maintain organized and confidential personnel records.
• Maintain current copies of clinicians' professional licenses, permits, and required credentials.
• Track license and credential expiration dates and follow up regarding renewals.
• Track associate clinicians' supervised hours toward independent licensure and maintain documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical supervisors regarding supervision and licensure documentation.
• Oversee the HR portion of new employee onboarding, ensuring all required paperwork and documentation are completed.
• Conduct and document professional reference checks for prospective employees.
• Ensure background checks and other required pre-employment steps are completed.
• Assist with offer letters, employment agreements, compensation changes, and other HR documentation.
• Develop and maintain HR checklists, trackers, and systems as the company grows.
• Identify potential HR or compliance risks and proactively make recommendations to leadership.
• Ad hoc reporting as needed

Skills

HR policies

employment laws

organizational skills

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Connecticut Counseling Group is actively seeking an experienced HR Consultant to provide ongoing human resources, compliance, and employee support for our growing behavioral health group practice.

The role collaborates with the Owner and Director of Operations to keep HR policies, records, payroll processes, licensing documentation, onboarding, and employment practices organized and compliant with federal and Connecticut requirements.