Human Resources Generalist
Holon HealthMust be based in the Mountain, Arizona, or Pacific time zone. This role is not available to California residents at this time.
Be Part of Something Radically Different
At Holon Health, we don’t do “business as usual.” We’re a trailblazing healthcare startup reimagining what it means to care, for our clients and our people. We provide whole-person care to justice-involved individuals living with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and we do it with deep compassion, community wisdom, and an unshakable belief in second chances.
Our approach throws out the playbook. We integrate medical, behavioral, and social care. We prioritize prevention and recovery. We treat clients like people, not checkboxes. And just as importantly, we know that our team can only care for others if they’re cared for themselves. That’s why we lead with flexibility, trust, and a culture built on well-being, inclusion, and respect.
If you’re energized by meaningful work and want to feel good about how you spend your days, read on.
About the Role
Holon Health is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with strong recruiting chops to support our growing workforce across the western United States. This role pairs full-cycle talent acquisition with hands-on generalist support, and it exists to give team members in the Mountain, Arizona, and Pacific time zones a responsive People partner in their own workday.
You will own recruiting for western roles end to end, guide managers and new hires through onboarding and compliance, and serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and relations matters. You will also help build the People processes and structure needed to support our continued growth.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can recruit with skill, exercise sound judgment on people matters, and bring order to a growing, multistate organization.
What You’ll Do
Talent Acquisition and Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Own full-cycle recruiting for western roles, including peer support (recovery coaches), case management, FP&A, growth, product and clinical positions.
• Partner with hiring managers on role intake, requisition setup, and interview structure so expectations are clear before a search opens.
• Source, screen, and assess candidates, and coordinate interviews and scheduling with a smooth, respectful candidate experience.
• Build and maintain pipelines for recurring and high-volume roles.
• Extend offers, coordinate pre-hire steps, and keep candidates informed throughout the process.
Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle
• Guide new western hires through onboarding, including Paylocity setup, documentation, and first-week logistics.
• Complete I-9 verification and E-Verify steps in line with federal and state requirements, coordinating authorized representatives for remote hires as needed.
• Deliver a clear, welcoming new-hire experience through the first 90 days.
• Manage offboarding and exit steps with care and consistency.
Employee Relations and People Support
• Serve as a first point of contact for western employees on policies, benefits questions, and day-to-day People needs.
• Support employee relations matters with documentation, follow-through, and sound judgment, partnering with People Operations and Operations leadership.
• Coach managers on feedback, performance conversations, and corrective action, grounded in a trauma-informed, respectful approach.
Compliance and Multistate Support
• Maintain compliance with employment laws across western states, including wage and hour, leave, pay transparency, and required postings.
• Support state workforce and program compliance requirements, including in Arizona.
• Assist with audits, recordkeeping, and accurate employee data in Paylocity.
Benefits, Leave, and People Programs
• Support benefits enrollment, leave of absence (including parental and medical), and accommodation requests with discretion and clarity.
• Contribute to engagement, retention, and internal mobility efforts for the western team.
Payroll Backup Support
· Serve as a cross-trained backup for payroll continuity when the Payroll Specialist is out, helping keep the biweekly cycle on track.
· Monitor the payroll calendar, send pre-processing reminders and review and prepare payroll inputs for accuracy, completeness and appropriate approvals.
· Coordinate with Accounting and a designated payroll approver so that processing and submission always include a second reviewer, preserving appropriate separation of duties.
· Escalate complex or time-sensitive payroll matters to the Payroll Specialist and Accounting.
Process Development and Continuous Improvement
• Develop and maintain People SOPs, templates, checklists, and workflows, including in Asana.
• Strengthen recruiting, onboarding, and generalist practices as the organization grows into additional states.
• Identify recurring questions and recommend improvements that make People processes easier for employees and managers.
What You’ll Bring
• At least five (5) years of HR experience, with a strong track record in full-cycle recruiting.
• Multistate HR experience, with familiarity across western states.
• Recent, direct experience recruiting for high-volume, mission-driven, or healthcare roles.
• Working knowledge of employment law across western states, including wage and hour, leave, and pay transparency requirements.
• Experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking system (Paylocity experience strongly preferred).
• Direct experience with I-9 verification, E-Verify, and onboarding compliance.
• Sound employee relations judgment, discretion, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Clear, approachable communication and the ability to coach managers and support employees with empathy.
• The ability to work independently, follow issues through to resolution, and build structure in a growing organization.
• Based in the Mountain, Arizona, or Pacific time zone.
Nice to Have
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder services, or work with justice-involved populations.
• Experience recruiting or supporting a peer support workforce (recovery coaches or PRS).
• Experience building talent acquisition or onboarding programs from the ground up.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Conversational Spanish.
• Familiarity with payroll processes or willingness to cross-train as a payroll backup.
• Experience with CA labor laws
What Success Looks Like
• Western roles are filled with qualified candidates on reasonable timelines and with a strong candidate experience.
• Western employees have responsive People support within their own time zone.
• Onboarding, I-9, and E-Verify steps are completed accurately and compliantly.
• Managers feel supported on hiring, employee relations, and performance matters.
• Multistate compliance is maintained as the organization grows.
• People processes are documented, consistently followed, and ready to support continued growth.
The Holon Way
We’re not just building a better model of care, we’re building a better workplace. That means:
• Base salary of $75-80k base
• Unlimited PTO (we mean it)
• Flexible schedules that work with your life
• Remote-first culture with connection baked in
• Full suite of benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Space for self-care, because you can’t pour from an empty cup
• Room to grow in a high-impact, mission-driven startup
• A team that celebrates wins, learns from losses, and has your back
Our Commitment to DE&I
Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t buzzwords here, they’re the foundation. We embrace the full spectrum of human experience and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you’re passionate about our mission but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
Ready to do work that matters, on a team that sees you?
Apply now. Let’s build something extraordinary together.