HR/Payroll

PACS Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in Phoenix is seeking a Healthcare HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations with a strong focus on credentialing compliance, high-volume clinical recruitment, and employee relations.

The role supports regulatory readiness and staff engagement across hospital and clinic settings, including benefits management and HRIS documentation in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Proficient with HRIS platforms (UKG, Workday, ADP).
• Strong confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Credentialing: conduct primary source verification for medical licenses, certifications (BLS, ACLS), backgrounds, and health screenings (immunizations, TB tests).
• Clinical Talent Acquisition: recruit, screen, and interview clinical and non-clinical staff; coordinate accelerated onboarding to reduce vacancy rates.
• Employee Relations & Advocacy: mediate conflicts, conduct investigations, advise on corrective actions to minimize turnover.

Skills

HR experience

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Regulatory awareness

Tools

UKG

Workday

ADP

Job description

Job SummaryThe Healthcare HR Generalist manages day-to-day human resources operations with a heavy focus on medical credentialing compliance, high-volume clinical recruitment, and employee relations. This role acts as a primary point of contact for clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring alignment with healthcare regulations (including OSHA and HIPAA) while maintaining high standards of employee engagement and retention.Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance & Credentialing: Conduct rigorous primary source verification for medical licenses, certifications (BLS, ACLS), backgrounds, and health screenings (immunizations, TB tests).Clinical Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers to recruit, screen, and interview clinical staff and non-clinical support personnel. Coordinate accelerated onboarding to minimize clinical vacancy rates.Employee Relations & Advocacy: Act as a trusted resource for hospital or clinic staff. Mediate workplace conflicts, conduct objective investigations, and advise supervisors on corrective actions to minimize turnover and burnout.Benefits & Leave Management: Administer employee benefits programs and oversee complex healthcare leave scenarios, including FMLA, short-term disability, and workers' compensation claims tracking.HRIS & Documentation: Maintain precise electronic personnel records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Audit files regularly for regulatory readiness.Required QualificationsExperience: 2+ years of progressive HR experienceSkills: Proficient in HRIS platforms (e.g., UKG, Workday, ADP). Exceptional organizational skills with strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.