HR Generalist

Join a team that's transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it's a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.

Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.

As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we've established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.

Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.

The
HR Generalist
will serve as a key member of our People Operations team and will support a wide range of HR functions across the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is proactive, and wants to make a meaningful impact on employees' day-to-day experiences.

Our Pillars

• Make things easier
• Forge genuine connections
• Elevate the standard

Roles And Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, providing timely and professional support
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and welcoming employee experience
• Implement new hire orientation programs and support employee recognition initiatives
• Administer employee time off programs, leave of absence processes, and associated documentation
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, and annual open enrollment
• Attend and participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations (conducting lower-risk investigations independently as appropriate)
• Perform additional routine tasks required to administer and execute HR programs, including but not limited to performance management, recognition programs, etc
• Maintain employee records and ensure accuracy across HR systems
• Assist with payroll processing tasks, especially related to changes, LOAs, and data validation
• Collaborate on HR policies, process improvements, and compliance efforts as the company continues to scale
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review company policies and practices to ensure continued compliance
• Stay current on HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in HR and talent management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a fast-paced, multi-state, or growing organization
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment; able to handle sensitive matters with tact and confidentiality
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Comfortable using HRIS systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft workspace applications
• A team player who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to jump in wherever needed
• SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision on the first of the month after employment (based on FT hours)
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge healthcare technology environment
• Professional development opportunities and training
• Collaborative and supportive work culture

If you need any accommodations for your interview please email prior to scheduling.

Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others

Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.