HR Generalist

Overview

Human Resources Generalist – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL - Opening Late Summer 2026

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist who will be responsible for providing support to the Human Resources Director with a primary focus on processing and updating employee information, personnel files, record keeping, correspondence and new hire paperwork as well as assisting in the coordination and implementation of numerous HR initiatives and programs.

Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region.  The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

What We Offer:

Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive:

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
• Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days

If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Responsible for a variety of cross-functional duties in the administration of human resources for the facility including: staffing, payroll, employee relations, etc..

· Responsible for the selection and interviews for positions within the facility, including selection criteria and appropriate salary levels for positions and budgets.

· Manage processes connected with the onboarding of new employees, process terminations largely consisting of ensuring UltiPro data entry and communication to respective departments.

· Coordinate new hire and benefits orientation, employee training programs, hiring support, job analysis, compensation analysis, and/or routine employee relations.

· Provide coaching and consultation to managers, supervisors and other employees to help solve problems related to human resources.

· Responsible for the selection and interviews for positions within the facility, including selection criteria and appropriate salary levels for positions and budgets.

· Work with managers to resolve and prevent employee relations issues.

· Provide information on employee programs and policies.

· Enter and maintain all employee information in UltiPro (HRIS).

· Maintain personnel files, including training records and all necessary new hire paperwork.

· May advise managers on performance management, workforce planning, compensation issues, recruitment and onboarding activities.

· Complete special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling obligations.

· Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.

· Three or more years’ experience in a progressively responsible HR role required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Professional certification in Human Resources preferred.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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