HR Generalist

Attain Behavioral Health; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Attain Behavioral Health seeks an HR Generalist to partner with leadership, manage recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and HR compliance. You will maintain confidential records, support employee relations, and help drive a compliant, engaging workplace across facilities.

The role includes coordinating hiring processes, credentialing, and staff training while supporting HR reporting and policy updates in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in HR.
• 2–4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, laws, and best practices.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including background, health screenings, credentialing, licensure.
• Administer benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and communications.
• Generate HR reports and metrics to support decisions and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA, wage/hour laws; maintain policy adherence.
• Support payroll coordination and auditing as needed.
• Assist with employee relations, coaching, and performance processes as required.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

FingerCheck

Job description

Job Title

HR Generalist

Location

Toledo, Ohio or Beachwood, Ohio (On-site) with occasional travel

Reports To

HR Manager; oversight by the Compliance Officer

Position Summary

The HR Generalist supports and executes a broad range of Human Resources functions for Attain Behavioral Health, serving as a key partner in recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, performance support, HR reporting, and daily HR operations. This role plays a vital part in fostering a positive, compliant, and employee-centered workplace culture across the organization.

The HR Generalist will work closely with leadership and staff to ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals while supporting a mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. This position offers opportunities for continued professional growth as the HR department expands and evolves.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activities including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and onboarding support.




• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and support workforce planning initiatives.




• Facilitate onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a positive and compliant new hire experience.




• Coordinate pre-employment requirements including background checks, health screenings, credentialing, and licensure verification/renewals.




• Maintain recruitment and applicant tracking data while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, leave, PTO, payroll processes, and workplace procedures.




• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.




• Assist management with employee relations matters, documentation, coaching conversations, and performance-related processes.




• Promote compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and workplace expectations.




• Support conflict resolution and elevate concerns appropriately to HR leadership.

Benefits & HR Administration

• Administer employee benefits including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and employee communications.




• Assist employees with HRIS functionality and troubleshooting (FingerCheck experience preferred).




• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation in compliance with organizational and legal standards.




• Generate HR reports, metrics, and workforce data to support operational decision-making.




• Support payroll coordination and auditing processes as needed.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA, and wage and hour requirements.




• Track and monitor employee certifications, continuing education, credentialing, and licensure renewals for clinical staff.




• Assist with policy updates, handbook revisions, audits, and compliance initiatives.




• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel and organizational information.




• Participate in HR projects, process improvements, training initiatives, and departmental planning efforts.




• Support HR leadership with administrative tasks, reporting, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience).




• 2-4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in healthcare or behavioral health settings.




• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and HR best practices.




• Experience supporting multiple HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and compliance.




• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.




• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.




• High level of professionalism, professional appearance and ability to maintain confidentiality.




• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.




• Experience with HRIS systems; FingerCheck experience preferred.




• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred

• HR certification preferred.




• Experience in behavioral health or healthcare environments.




• Experience with credentialing, licensure tracking, and compliance reporting.




• Experience generating HR metrics and workforce analytics.




• Knowledge of employee engagement and performance management practices.

Work Environment

• Standard office setting within a behavioral health facility or administrative office.




• Full-time position, typically Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs and compensated in accordance with applicable wage and hour laws.




• Occasional travel between sites for staff support, onboarding, training, or operational needs.

Position Scope

This role supports HR operations under the direction of HR Management and the Compliance Officer. The HR Generalist does not have independent authority to establish organizational policy, make final employment decisions, or interpret employment law on behalf of the organization.