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Human Resource Specialist

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Job Description - Human Resource Specialist


Join a Growing Team That Puts People First

Ascend is seeking a motivated, people-focused Human Resources Specialist to join our growing team in-person in Union City. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping employee experience, supporting leadership, and helping drive the continued growth of a mission-driven healthcare organization.

At Ascend, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace where employees feel valued, empowered, and set up for success.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building strong teams, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Onboarding & Employee Experience

  • Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation
  • Create a welcoming and organized first-day experience
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and retention efforts
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions and support

HR Operations & Compliance

  • Maintain employee records and HR documentation
  • Ensure compliance with California labor laws and HR best practices
  • Support leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and employee relations matters
  • Assist with policy updates, handbooks, and internal processes

Benefits & Compensation

  • Support benefits administration and open enrollment
  • Partner with employees and carriers to resolve benefit questions
  • Assist with compensation tracking, benchmarking, and HR reporting

Culture & Growth

  • Help foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing culture
  • Support leadership with coaching, communication, and employee development initiatives
  • Contribute ideas to improve systems, efficiency, and employee satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of Human Resources experience
  • Knowledge of California employment laws and HR practices
  • Experience in onboarding, employee relations, or benefits administration
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now
  • Healthcare, education, or multi-site workforce experience
  • Bilingual skills are a plus
  • HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred

Why Join Ascend?

  • Growing and stable organization with strong leadership
  • Meaningful work that supports children, families, and communities
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact
  • Room for professional growth and advancement
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

About Ascend

Ascend is a therapist-owned organization dedicated to delivering high-quality services while creating an exceptional workplace for our team members. We pride ourselves on strong retention, supportive leadership, and a culture that values people first.

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If you're ready to grow your HR career with a company where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

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