HR Generalist & Talent Partner

UNKNOWN; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Docs Dermatology Group is seeking an HR Generalist & Talent Partner to act as the HR and recruiting partner for a defined geographic market. This field-based role supports leaders and employees across multiple locations by delivering hands-on HR guidance, employee relations support, and end-to-end recruiting, while reinforcing a positive candidate experience.

The role serves as the local extension of Corporate HR and Talent Acquisition, ensuring consistent delivery of DOCS programs and policies

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR and/or recruiting experience in a multi-site or field-based environment.
• Experience recruiting hourly and professional roles.
• Working knowledge of employment law and hiring best practices.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the market’s primary HR and recruiting partner for multiple locations.
• Provide hands-on HR guidance and employee relations support.
• Deliver end-to-end recruiting from posting to onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Lead culture, engagement, and communication initiatives across the market.
• Partner with market leaders on workforce planning and retention strategies.

Skills

HR Experience

Recruiting

Employee Relations

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

HR Generalist & Talent Partner

Company Overview

Docs Dermatology Group is one of the largest and most established dermatology practices in the nation. With ~300 providers within 100+ locations in 10 states, we have been serving patients for over 40 years. At DOCS, we strive to put the patient first with an emphasis on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. We provide easy access to high quality dermatologic care in an environment that is consistently friendly, convenient, courteous, and caring.

Summary

The HR Generalist and Talent Partner serves as the HR and recruiting partner for a defined geographic market. This role supports leaders and employees across multiple locations by delivering hands-on HR guidance, employee relations support, and end-to-end recruiting, while reinforcing a positive employee and candidate experience. The role acts as the local extension of Corporate HR and Talent Acquisition functions, while ensuring consistent delivery of DOCS programs and policies.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Serve as the market’s primary talent acquisition partner for clinical support recruiting needs
• Manage requisitions for assigned roles, including job posting, resume screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination
• Partner with local leaders to understand hiring needs, turnover drivers, and workforce planning priorities
• Support local sourcing efforts, including referral programs, job fairs, school partnerships, and community outreach
• Ensure a timely, compliant, and positive candidate experience from application through onboarding
• Monitor recruiting activity and hiring metrics to understand and respond to market trends

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers within the assigned market
• Address employee relations matters, including performance concerns, attendance, conduct, and workplace conflicts
• Conduct or support investigations in collaboration with the Corporate HR team
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, and corrective action

Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices across market locations
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Assist with corrective action processes and terminations, ensuring consistency and sensitivity

Culture, Engagement & Communication

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture across the market
• Support the administration and coordination of employee recognition and incentive programs
• Support employee engagement initiatives and act as a trusted resource for employee concerns
• Lead employee sentiment and feedback processes in assigned markets, including administration of surveys, analysis of results, and facilitation of action planning
• Support change initiatives by assessing workforce impact, helping teams adopt new processes and aligning local practices with company goals
• Serve as a communication bridge between Corporate HR/Talent and field leaders

Manager & Leadership Support

• Partner with market leaders on workforce planning, retention strategies, and employee engagement
• Directly or indirectly provide guidance on employee lifecycle events (promotions, compensation changes, transfers, role changes, leaves of absence).
• Support leaders with compensation guidance, including pay practices, bonus programs, and annual compensation planning activities.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions
• Provide regular market-level insights to Corporate HR and Talent Acquisition teams
• Partner with Corporate HR to support the execution and administration of learning and development initiatives, ensuring programs are effectively delivered and aligned with organizational capability needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of HR and/or recruiting experience in a multi-site or field-based environment
• Experience recruiting hourly and professional roles
• Working knowledge of employment law and hiring best practices
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Preferred

• Healthcare, PPM, retail, or hospitality experience
• Experience working in a matrixed, shared services environment

Work Environment and Travel

• Field-based role supporting multiple locations within an assigned market
• Regular market travel; occasional evening or weekend availability
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.