Human Resources Coordinator

About the employer

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, which opened in 2010, is a 184-bed acute care hospital in Palmdale, California. As one of the newer hospitals in Southern California, it offers all-private patient rooms and delivers award-winning care to people living in the Antelope Valley and nearby communities. The hospital is active in local civic life and works with community, business, and government groups in support of its “Community Service Excellence” approach. It also backs nonprofit and healthcare-focused organizations.

The facility is part of Southwest Healthcare, a regional network that brings together five hospitals in Southern California along with multiple ambulatory sites serving a wide range of communities. Across the region, more than 7,000 care providers work toward convenient access to quality healthcare services. Palmdale Regional Medical Center is also part of Universal Health Services, Inc., a large healthcare company with operations across the U.S. and beyond.

Role overview

The Human Resources Coordinator is a service-focused, highly organized professional who supports HR operations and helps create a welcoming experience for new employees. This position is central to making sure onboarding begins smoothly, new hire information is handled accurately, and employee support is handled promptly. The role also includes coordinating offboarding, arranging new hire orientation, and serving as a key administrative resource for the HR team. Success in this position requires discretion, efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several priorities in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle HR data entry and processing with accuracy.
• Coordinate onboarding activities so new hires have a smooth and positive start.
• Manage offboarding-related tasks in an organized and timely way.
• Arrange and support new hire orientation sessions.
• Act as a primary support contact for facility employees.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the HR department.
• Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive employee information.
• Juggle multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• At least 2 years of administrative experience in a hospital or human resources environment is preferred.
• PHRca certification is preferred.
• aPHR certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work setting.
• Competitive pay along with generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match plus a discounted stock plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Student loan repayment assistance program.
• Opportunities for career growth within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Equal opportunity and recruitment notice

UHS subsidiaries state that they provide equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants are also cautioned about recruitment scams. UHS notes that recruiters or employees will not request personal or financial information such as a Social Security number, credit card details, or bank account information by email, and they will not use public webmail services for official recruitment communication. Candidates are encouraged to verify opportunities through legitimate UHS career websites and report suspected fraud to the proper authorities.

Additional information

This role is based at Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA and is a full-time, day-shift, onsite position.

No salary or stipend amount was provided in the source information.