Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-performing Human Resources Generalist to support core HR operations, including employment, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. This role provides both administrative and professional HR support and works closely with HR leadership to resolve issues, maintain compliance, and ensure a positive employee experience.

This position is ideal for a self-directed HR professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a regulated healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle by coordinating interviews; assisting with hiring and separation processing; preparing onboarding plans; and educating employees on HR policies and procedures. The role verifies employment, coordinates background checks, and maintains accurate, audit-ready records in the HRIS (Paycom).

This position serves as a knowledgeable resource for employee inquiries, maintains a working knowledge of employment laws, and ensures compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, state, federal, and accreditation requirements. The HR Generalist supports organizational development and quality improvement initiatives, applies HR expertise beyond clerical tasks, and partners with leadership to support employees and mitigate risk.

The role includes managing employee data in Paycom for new hires and leaves of absence; supporting payroll processing in collaboration with the Payroll Specialist; and, in partnership with the Training and Development Specialist, assessing training needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and manager input. The HR Generalist works collaboratively to resolve moderately complex HR matters, ensuring timely escalation of sensitive issues when necessary, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience may be considered for highly qualified candidates. Healthcare, FQHC, or other highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred. HRIS experience required; Paycom experience strongly preferred.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningful HR work in a mission-driven organization, operate in a high-trust environment with autonomy, collaborate with experienced HR leadership, and continue growing your HR skill set while supporting employees across a multi-site healthcare organization.

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. has been providing quality, comprehensive health care since 1977. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving residents of Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and Sumter counties. The mission of Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. is to be responsive to community healthcare needs by providing quality, comprehensive, and cost effective healthcare.