Human Resources Generalist, Bronx NY

Company Overview: Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network that provides high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social needs. 

Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary focus in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in New York City. Essen maintains a Clinical Information Services team that maintains our enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics and population health capabilities. Our Community Services teams create and sustain relationships with community organizations and agencies and health plans. 

Essen is dedicated to ensuring the quality of care for all patients and has been designated ‘Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home’ by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Essen has won awards for its patient care innovations and recently launched Intention Health Ventures to develop and commercialize our technology innovations. 

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist  

Reports to: Director, People & Culture

Job Summary: The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR related duties, with a specific focus on immigration compliance and provider contracting.  

The goal is to ensure the People & Culture department’s operations are running smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the organization. 

• Liaison with the internal teams to create and track end to end progress of provider contracts.  

• Drive the process of credentialing providers so they can onboard as soon as possible. 
• Facilitate visa applications and continuously track progress of candidate status. 
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation including employee files and timekeeping. 
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications. 
• Assist with the onboarding process for qualified applicants while focusing on ways to better streamline new hire experience. 

• Communicate with new hires before their start date to provide necessary information (e.g. work schedules and contract details). 
• Gather candidate experience feedback from new hires 
• Manage the exit interview process 
• Coordinate new hire orientation and employee recognition program. 
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Org Development or related field preferred 
• Proficiency in MS Office; proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and Talent Management systems (currently using NetSuite, iCIMS). 

• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) a plus 
• Must have experience working with immigration compliance or global mobility 
• Highly skilled in people relations, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution, organizational, and attention to detail.  
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality 

Salary: $55,000-$70,000

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

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.