Human Resources Specialist

MedWatchers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Student Loan Assistant

Paid Time Off (10 days + 1 float day)

Job summary

MedWatchers in San Diego is seeking a People & Culture Partner who is passionate about building a positive, engaged workplace. You will serve as a trusted resource for employees and a bridge between staff and leadership, helping strengthen communication, support our culture, and ensure the team feels informed, heard, valued, and connected.

You will oversee day-to-day HR operations, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, and compliance as we expand into multiple states, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2–4 years of HR or People Operations experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws; multi-state HR experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, or HR operations.
• Experience facilitating orientations, presentations, meetings, training sessions, or group discussions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Approachable, empathetic, and able to build trust with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with employees and serve as a resource for HR questions and support.
• Champion employee experience by developing engagement, recognition, morale, and culture initiatives.
• Bridge communications between leadership and employees and communicate news, policies, and updates clearly.
• Gather employee feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate employee appreciation programs, celebrations, team-building activities, and culture initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientations, employee meetings, presentations, training sessions, and group discussions.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for a seamless employee experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records in ADP Workforce Now.
• Support benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day inquiries.
• Help maintain HR policies and compliance with federal, California, and multi-state laws.
• Support compliance activities, documentation, audits, and policy updates as we expand states.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000–$100,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications) + bonus

About the Role

As our company continues to grow, we're investing in what matters most, our people.

We're looking for a People & Culture Partner who is passionate about creating a positive, engaging, and supportive workplace. This role will serve as a trusted resource for employees and a bridge between employees and leadership, helping strengthen communication, reinforce our culture, and ensure our team feels informed, heard, valued, and connected.

You'll also support day-to-day HR operations, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, and compliance as our organization expands into multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted relationships with employees and serve as an approachable resource for HR questions, concerns, and support.
• Champion the employee experience by developing initiatives that strengthen engagement, recognition, morale, and workplace culture.
• Serve as a communication bridge between leadership and employees, helping communicate company news, organizational changes, policies, and important updates clearly and consistently.
• Gather employee feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend initiatives that enhance the workplace experience.
• Coordinate employee appreciation programs, celebrations, team-building activities, and other culture initiatives.
• Facilitate new hire orientations, employee meetings, presentations, training sessions, and group discussions.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding to create a welcoming and seamless employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in ADP Workforce Now.
• Support benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day employee inquiries.
• Help maintain HR policies and practices in compliance with federal, California, and applicable multi-state employment laws.
• Support HR compliance activities, documentation, audits, and policy updates as the company expands into additional states.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2–4 years of HR, People Operations, or related experience.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws; multi-state HR experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, or other HR operations.
• Experience facilitating orientations, presentations, meetings, training sessions, or group discussions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Approachable, empathetic, and able to build trust with employees at all levels.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, resourceful, and excited to contribute to a growing organization.

Why Join Us & Benefits

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how our employees experience work every day. As we grow, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our culture, strengthen communication between employees and leadership, introduce new engagement initiatives, and help us continue building a workplace where people feel valued, connected, and excited to contribute.

We offer:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Student Loan Assistant
• Paid Time Off (10 days + 1 float day) and Company Holidays (10 days)