HR Director

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 a year 

Location: 3133 W Frye Rd Suite 525, Chandler, AZ 85226 (On-Site - Must live in Phoenix, AZ Metro Area)

Hours:  Monday - Friday (8 am - 5 pm)

Looking to make a difference and be part of an amazing and growing team? Join us at Embark in our Support Office located in Chandler, AZ.

As HR Director, you will be supported by an experienced leadership team, the Vice President of HR, and an experienced HR support team who are all focused on the mission to facilitate lasting positive change for young people and their families.

Embark operates behavioral health facilities across the US that support adolescents, young adults , and their families by offering a full continuum of care from Short & Long-Term Residential, IOP/PHP clinics to virtual outpatient care. Our local IOP/PHP clinics are a critical part of our strategy to increase access to life-saving mental health treatments for families with insurance.

Embark's core purpose is to Create Joy and Heal Generations. We apply this approach to our work culture by living our values of Empathy, Service, Trusting Relationships, Growth and Results every day which manifests in our dedication to the clients and communities we serve.

• Manages all aspects of HR for two primary locations, Chandler, AZ office and Bakersfield, CA office.
• Drives policy, planning, strategy, and operations.
• Oversight and management of benefits administration, compliance, employee relations management, conflict resolution, HRIS administration, risk management, worker’s compensation, and total compensation and rewards.
• Evaluates, and makes proposals for wage and compensation analysis. Stays updated on wage transparency laws.
• Designated point of contact for support office employees related to their various needs, possessing a resourcefulness mindset.
• Ensures the benefits package is promoted and clearly communicated to support office employees, tracking eligibility dates and offering continuing coverage at time of termination when applicable.
• Creates quarterly goals and/or priorities in collaboration with the Leadership Team to help prioritize HR needs and achieve company goals.
• Identifies problem areas related to turnover/retention and assists with suitable corrective action.
• Oversees and tracks the employee disciplinary process by investigating claims and recommends an appropriate response to policy and procedure violations.
• Provides employee support and counseling regarding job-related problems. Assures that company policies are administered fairly, consistently, and in an unbiased fashion. Participates in and promotes the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
• Oversees and becomes proficient at payroll/HRIS functions for salary and hourly employees. Holds supervisors accountable to approving timecards and approves when necessary.
• Understands and becomes proficient at utilizing the various technology platforms used within the company, i.e., the applicant tracking system, HRIS/payroll system, risk management systems, unemployment portals, the employee engagement survey system, and any other endorsed platform used by the company related to HR.
• Sets the culture of the Support Office and works with management on culture initiatives by leading the culture committee.
• Tracks applicant/employee referrals to ensure timely payout of bonuses and promotes the referral bonus recognition program.
• Compiles and submits weekly reports to support office management.
• Participates in monthly and weekly HR conference calls with HR support personnel and all program HR Managers around the country.
• Oversees resignations and terminations and ensures documentation is in order.
• Understands and coordinates requests for FMLA and long-term disability.
• Coordinates Light Duty work and ensures any injured employee who misses 3 days of scheduled work or more, receive a Light Duty Offer Letter.
• Reviews and updates HR Policies and Procedures.
• Facilitates open enrollment for benefits annually and works closely with Embark leaders and team members to ensure a smooth benefit enrollment process.
• Conducts and tracks exit interviews for departing employees, tracks the data, and shares the data with senior management.
• Oversees the culture committee to assist with and plan for holiday parties and special events. Recognizes each employee on their birthday and employment anniversary.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, preferably a bachelors degree in a related field and/or an HR certification with SHRM or HRCI, plus 5-10 years of HR experience.

• Experience managing a interdisciplinary team 
• Healthcare Experience is required (At least 2 years)
• Possess advanced knowledge of benefits related to medical, dental, vision, long term disability and 401k, and other ancillary benefits. 
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check and work in the Chandler, AZ office. This position is in-office, on site.

• Embark Behavioral Health offers an amazing atmosphere of acceptance and support in a professional, friendly environment. The Embark support office is located in Chandler, AZ and supports 1,600+ employees across the nation in 35 different locations and growing.
• As a member of the Embark team, you will be fully supported by key Embark leaders who share your passion for Human Resources.
• Access to professional growth opportunities using our leading-edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders.
• Competitive pay, plus bonus potential.
• Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, 401K with company matching, paid maternity leave, and other ancillary benefit options.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunity to influence growth and lasting change among adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations.

Embark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization’s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.