HR Generalist

Job summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care hospital serving the Hollywood area and nearby communities since 1924. The organization supports diverse local populations with high-quality medical and nursing services and aims to stand out as a trusted healthcare provider known for compassionate and innovative care. With more than 500 physicians across nearly every specialty, the facility is part of a wider global healthcare group that operates general hospitals in Korea as well as fertility, research, and medical wellness institutions in the U.S. and Korea.

Role overview

The HR Generalist will provide broad day-to-day human resources assistance to employees and managers, helping resolve policy questions, maintain records, coordinate HR activities, and support a range of workforce and compliance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver routine HR support to staff and leadership, including guidance on policies and help with issue resolution.
• Handle incoming calls and respond to general HR-related questions.
• Support employee relations work such as investigations and documentation.
• Assist with hiring activities, onboarding, and employee or workforce changes.
• Keep employee files and HRIS information accurate and current.
• Help administer performance management and employee development processes.
• Support compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with employee programs, initiatives, and related administration.
• Contribute to the creation and upkeep of HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor licenses, certifications, and required training completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and workflows.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain data tracking.
• Support orientation, training, and employee communications.
• Work with departments to address operational and staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent credential is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and recruiting.
• Comfort using computers and common business software.
• Well-developed organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to protect confidential information and handle sensitive matters professionally.
• Preferred background: 2 years of HR experience in healthcare, ideally in an acute care hospital.
• Understanding of healthcare-specific HR practices, employment laws, and regulatory requirements is preferred.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card is required within 30 days of hire.
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Additional details

This is a full-time, exempt position. Work schedule includes days and evenings, with varied hours. The weekly/bi-weekly schedule is 40 hours / 80 hours.

Compensation

The salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 per year.

Work environment

This is an on-site role in Los Angeles, California.