Human Resources Generalist - Northern California

Golden-State-Dermatology; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off products and procedures

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company-paid disability and life ins.

Safe Harbor 401(k) match up to 4%

FSA & commuter benefits

EAP counseling

Theme park & entertainment discounts

PTO from day one; 9 paid holidays for

Pet insurance

Job summary

Golden State Dermatology in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an HR Generalist to serve as the primary HR contact for Northern California clinics. This role supports employee relations, investigations, onboarding, and policy implementation across multiple locations, with a hybrid schedule (onsite three days, remote two days).

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in HR Generalist roles, strong communication, and discretion. Bachelor’s in HR/Business is preferred; PHR/SHRM-CP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and coaching managers
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills with multiple priorities
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-location healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned Northern California clinics and build relationships with employees, managers, providers, and leaders
• Respond to employee questions and HR needs in a timely, confidential manner
• Assist with workplace investigations and partner with HR Director on resolution
• Coach managers on documentation, corrective action, and performance conversations
• Promote consistent application of policies and HR practices across locations
• Support HR initiatives including onboarding, employee engagement, policy implementation and new clinic integrations

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multi-location experience

On-site presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: HQ Walnut Creek GSM - WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned Northern California clinics and build strong relationships with employees, managers, providers, and operational leaders.
• Respond to employee questions, concerns, and general HR needs in a timely, professional, and confidential manner.
• Support managers with employee relations matters, including performance concerns, attendance, workplace conduct, communication issues, and policy interpretation.
• Assist with workplace investigations by gathering information, conducting interviews, preparing documentation, and partnering with the HR Director on resolution.
• Coach managers on appropriate documentation, corrective action, performance management, and employee conversations.
• Partner with clinic leaders to promote consistent application of company policies and HR practices across locations.
• Identify potential employee relations or compliance concerns and escalate issues appropriately.
• Act as a liaison between employees, managers, and other HR functions including Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, and HR Operations.
• Support workers' compensation claims and communication between employees, clinics, insurance providers, and internal partners.
• Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices, with a strong focus on California employment requirements.
• Conduct regular clinic visits throughout Northern California to support employees and managers, strengthen relationships, and address workplace concerns.
• Support HR initiatives including onboarding, employee engagement, policy implementation, acquisitions, new clinic integrations, and other projects as assigned.
• Assist with HR needs related to the organization’s continued growth and expansion across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist or related HR experience
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and coaching managers through day-to-day employee issues
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated.
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and employee matters simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing, multi-location environment.
• Ability to work on-site three days per week and remotely two days per week.
• Ability to travel throughout Northern California on an as-needed basis.
• Candidates should live within reasonable commuting distance of either Walnut Creek or Sacramento.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in healthcare, multi-site, or fast-growing organizations strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with employees, managers, providers, and operational leaders.

Exciting Perks

• 40% off products and procedures, as well as the ability to participate in free annual injectable events.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) match up to 4%.
• Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling for the stresses of everyday life.
• Exclusive discounts for theme parks, attractions, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets.
• Employees accrue PTO from their first day of employment. Additionally, employees who work over 20 hours in a pay period are eligible for 9 paid holidays.
• Pet insurance to help cover the healthcare needs of your pets.

GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.

Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm employees’ eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.