Job Description

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.

Apply Today

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