People & Culture Generalist

People & Culture Generalist

The People & Culture Generalist will play a key role in ensuring new employees at Essen Health Care are successfully integrated into our organization. This individual will oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience with a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of a fast-paced healthcare environment. In addition to employee integration, this role will support broader People & Culture initiatives related to engagement, retention, compliance, and culture-building across our network.

• Employee Integration & Onboarding Lead:
• Create a consistent and welcoming integration process that aligns with Essen’s culture, mission, and patient care standards.
• Conduct onboarding sessions, check-ins, and surveys to assess new hire experience and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with licensure, regulatory, and organizational standards.

General People & Culture Responsibilities:

• Support employee relations and engagement initiatives, especially during the critical first 90-180 days of employment.
• Aid in compliance-related onboarding documentation and processes, including credential verification and policy acknowledgement.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support broader People & Culture functions including employee communications, recognition programs, surveys, and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees with questions about culture, benefits, or policy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Employee Experience, preferably in a healthcare or multi-site environment.
• Experience managing onboarding or integration programs at scale.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, compliance, and regulatory standards within healthcare (DOH, OSHA, HIPAA).
• Hightly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and employee engagement tools.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus, given our Bronx-based employee and patient populations.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven, values-based workplace that makes a real impact on underserved communities.
• The opportunity to shape the employee experience in one of NYC’s most vital healthcare organizations.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment with room for growth and innovation.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• $62,350-$80,000

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.