Job Details

Human Resources Manager – Healthcare

Balance Financial Management – Santa Barbara, California

Base Pay: $90,000 – $110,000 per year (actual pay based on experience and qualifications)

Responsibilities

• Partner with local senior leadership to drive change, deliver top‑notch HR support, and exceed employee expectations.
• Lead and support the HR team—ensuring policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently followed.
• Manage employee relations, including investigations, terminations, and exit interviews.
• Ensure timely and effective response to employee inquiries, handling complex and escalated issues and providing counseling on benefits, leaves of absence, employee assistance, and other HR policies.
• Implement hiring strategies, review resumes, and participate in interviews when needed.
• Develop and implement risk‑management strategies, including training on HR laws, compliance, complaint procedures, EEOC, sexual harassment, and termination procedures.
• Support managers with performance‑improvement strategies, lead new‑hire onboarding, and oversee HR team development through training, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Support safety and health program implementation, ensure OSHA compliance (as applicable), and manage timely completion of internal and external audits.
• Handle medical leaves, workers' compensation filings and audits, and other HR issues as they arise.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a California HR Generalist or Manager.
• HR training and certifications (PHR, SHRM, etc.) required.
• Understanding of general HR policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Aptitude in problem‑solving.
• Desire to work as a team.
• BS/BA in Business Administration or a related field.
• Background in healthcare or medical‑related HR preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems (e.g., Paycom, ADP, Paychex, Paylocity).

Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. Please confirm your Santa Barbara location (or vicinity).

About Balance Financial Management

Founded in 2009, Balance Financial Management delivers customized financial solutions and human resources management to client organizations. Our people‑centric approach provides actionable insights to foster optimal company performance.

Balance Financial Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.