HR Specialist

HR SpecialistJoin Banyan Treatment Centers as an HR Specialist, supporting employees and leaders across a portfolio of facilities. You'll handle day-to-day HR work that keeps us compliant and running smoothly: leave case administration, employee relations support, HRIS transactions, onboarding, and audit-ready documentation.This is a busy, high-volume role. It's a strong fit for someone looking to grow in their HR career, who communicates clearly, solution focused and stays highly organized. You'll work closely with the Sr HR Manager.Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for people facing substance use and mental health disorders.

Backed by TPG, one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan has physical locations across 8 states and a growing virtual care platform.We're building the Banyan Way: a scalable, modern people infrastructure and a consistent, high-quality employee experience at every location. Our HR team supports people who do hard, meaningful work every day.The volume is high. On a typical day you'll juggle employee questions, open leave cases, HR tickets, and a queue of transactions. Prioritizing well matters as much as working hard.Employee relations.

Our employees work in demanding clinical settings. You'll be a first point of contact for their concerns and need to respond with calm, care, and good judgment.You won't carry it alone. The Sr HR Manager supports you in complex leave cases, reviews your work on sensitive matters, and coaches you along the way.We promote from within. As you build skills in employee relations and leave management, there's a real path to HR Generalist and beyond.Key responsibilities include:Leave administrationEmployee relations supportHR operations and complianceRequired qualifications include:1-3 years of experience in an HR support, coordinator, or specialist roleSome exposure to leave administration (FMLA or similar) or employee relations, or a strong aptitude to learn both quicklyHigh-school diploma/equivalent or higherStrong communicator: writes clear, professional emails and documentation; speaks with employees and managers with tact and confidenceCritical thinker: asks good questions, notices when details don't add up, and knows when a situation needs to go to a managerHighly organized: manages many open cases and deadlines at once, using trackers and systems so nothing falls through the cracksHandles confidential information with discretionStays steady and accurate in a high-volume, fast-paced environmentPreferred qualifications include:Experience with ADPExperience in healthcare, behavioral health, or another highly regulated industryExperience with multi-state employersCoursework or certification in HR (aPHR, SHRM-CP, or working toward one)Bachelor's degree in HR management, Business, Psychology or relatedYou'll start by supporting investigations and complex leave cases alongside the Sr HR Manager, then take on more as your skills grow.Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability coverage; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance programs.If you're a sharp communicator who thinks things through and keeps a busy workload organized, and you want to grow your skills in leave management and employee relations, we'd love to hear from you.

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