Human Resources Generalist
FirstLight Home Care of Savannah & Hilton Head Island
Location: Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Join a Team That Puts People First
At FirstLight Home Care of Savannah & Hilton Head Island, we believe every person deserves to age with dignity, comfort, and independence in the place they call home. Our compassionate caregivers make that possible every day, and we're looking for a dedicated Human Resources Coordinator who is passionate about supporting the people who make our mission a reality.
Serving families throughout Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry, our office supports a growing team of more than 70 Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and caregivers. As our Human Resources Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in recruiting, onboarding, engaging, and supporting the employees who deliver exceptional care to our clients.
If you're organized, personable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Coordinator serves as the primary support for caregiver recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, and HR administration. This role works closely with leadership to ensure we attract, hire, and retain outstanding caregivers while maintaining compliance with state regulations and FirstLight Home Care standards.
What You'll Do
- Recruit, screen, interview, and onboard Personal Care Aides (PCAs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and other caregiving staff.
- Coordinate new hire orientation and ensure all employment documentation is completed accurately.
- Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files.
- Monitor caregiver credentials, background checks, TB testing, CPR certifications, training, and annual compliance requirements.
- Support employee relations by answering HR questions, addressing concerns, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Partner with office leadership to develop caregiver recruitment and retention strategies.
- Assist with employee recognition initiatives and engagement programs.
- Coordinate performance evaluations and employment status changes.
- Assist with payroll preparation by verifying employee information and documentation.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company employment policies.
- Help ensure our caregivers receive the support they need to provide exceptional service to our clients.
- Perform additional HR and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Two or more years of Human Resources, recruiting, or office administration experience.
- Experience in home care, healthcare, senior care, or a service-based organization is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional, compassionate, and approachable demeanor.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with scheduling, HRIS, or home care software is a plus.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is someone who:
- Enjoys building relationships with employees.
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Communicates with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
- Can balance multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Is available to work on-call every other week.
- Takes initiative and works well independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Shares our commitment to delivering extraordinary care through exceptional people.
Why FirstLight Home Care?
When you join FirstLight Home Care of Savannah & Hilton Head Island, you become part of a team that genuinely cares about both our clients and our employees. We believe our caregivers are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a workplace where people feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to succeed.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance benefits (where applicable)
- Professional growth and development
- A positive, team-oriented workplace culture
- Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of local families every day
If you're ready to help recruit, support, and retain an exceptional caregiving team while making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the FirstLight Home Care family serving Savannah, Hilton Head Island, and the surrounding communities.
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- The after-hours on call phone rotates among office staff to ensure there is always someone to manage the caregivers, as some of them provide 24 hr or weekend care. Are you available to work on-call after hours at least 1 week out of the month?
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)
- Caregiving: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Savannah, GA 31406 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA 31406: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
