Strategic HR & Payroll Lead

High Desert Ford; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Payroll professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, FMLA, and employee relations across a diverse workforce. You will administer benefits, develop HR policies, and ensure compliance with employment laws and HIPAA in daily interactions with managers and staff.

The role requires attention to detail, discretion, and strong communication skills to support a mission-driven healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience with at least 2 years in a management position.
• PHR / SPHR / SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for HR policies, procedures and systems.
• Participates in staffing logistics and takes responsibility for recruiting staff when support is needed by managers (posts positions, reviews applications, interviews).
• Maintains all applicant documentation as directed by governing agencies and Pioneer.
• Onboards all new employees in a professional and friendly manner. Leads with our mission.
• Maintains personnel files in accordance with federal and state laws assuring all information is completed and audited monthly.
• Implements programs to help improve employee experience.
• Coaches, councils and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for employee off boarding to include preparing termination and severance letters.
• Administers compensation and benefit plans. Manages yearly open enrollment period for benefit plans, arranges for on-site representation by providers and designees, distribution of materials, and communicates changes to employees.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9.
• Ensures compliance with state-specific human resources laws and legislation.
• Compiles and maintains appropriate statistical data/information and provide as required to the EEOC, OSHA, DOL, management team, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respect for diversity in daily activities and employee engagement.
• Represents in a professional and positive manner when dealing with clients, the public, volunteers, interns/externs, doctors and other staff, demonstrating a commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA and policy.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and training sessions.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

FMLA management

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HR policy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

3-5 years of related experience with at least 2 years in a management position

PHR / SPHR / SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

Pioneer is seeking an experienced Human Resources and Payroll professional to manage recruitment, onboarding, FMLA, and employee relations across a diverse workforce. You will administer benefits, develop HR policies, and ensure compliance with employment laws and HIPAA in daily interactions with managers and staff.

The role requires attention to detail, discretion, and strong communication skills to support a mission-driven healthcare team.