People & Culture Generalist

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

The People & Culture Generalist – will play a key role in ensuring that new employees at Essen Health Care are successfully integrated into our organization. This individual will oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience with a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of a fast-paced healthcare environment. In addition to employee integration, this role will support broader People & Culture initiatives related to engagement, retention, compliance, and culture-building across our network.

Responsibilities

Employee Integration & Onboarding:

· Lead and continuously improve the onboarding experience for clinical and non-clinical new hires across Essen’s locations.

· Ensure smooth transition from recruitment to day-one readiness, including coordination with hiring managers, credentialing, training, and    IT.

· Create a consistent and welcoming integration process that aligns with Essen’s culture, mission, and patient care standards.

· Conduct onboarding sessions, check-ins, and surveys to assess new hire experience and identify opportunities for improvement.

   Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Training & Development, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with licensure, regulatory, and  organizational standards.

General People & Culture Responsibilities:

· Support employee relations and engagement initiatives, especially during the critical first 90-180 days of employment.

· Assist with compliance-related onboarding documentation and processes, including credential verification and policy acknowledgement.

· Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

· Support broader People & Culture functions including employee communications, recognition programs, surveys, and wellness initiatives.

· Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees with questions about culture, benefits, or policy.

Qualifications

  3+ years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Employee Experience, preferably in a healthcare or multi-site environment.

· Experience managing onboarding or integration programs at scale.

· Strong understanding of HR practices, compliance, and regulatory standards within healthcare (DOH, OSHA, HIPAA).

· Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and employee engagement tools.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus, given our Bronx-based employee and patient populations.

· SHRM-CP, PHR, or other relevant HR certification preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

· A mission-driven, values-based workplace that makes a real impact on underserved communities.

· The opportunity to shape the employee experience in one of NYC’s most vital healthcare organizations.

· A collaborative and supportive team environment with room for growth and innovation.

· Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

$62,350-$80,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population