Human Resources Specialist

Position Summary

The HR Generalist at Rise Up for Autism (RUFA) plays a critical, hands-on role in supporting day-to-day HR operations across multiple ABA therapy clinic locations. This individual will own core HR functions including

payroll administration, employee relations, leave management, and full-cycle recruitment

, while ensuring compliance with Illinois labor laws and healthcare/ABA regulatory requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and supporting frontline clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll \& Timekeeping

• Process and oversee biweekly payroll through

iSolved

, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Audit timecards, overtime, and PTO usage for compliance with company policy and Illinois law
• Partner with Operations and Scheduling to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation for audits

Leave \& Compliance Management

• Administer employee leave programs including

Illinois Paid Leave Act

, FMLA (as applicable), and internal PTO policies

• Track and manage employee leave balances, eligibility, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws
• Support audits and maintain HR compliance documentation

Recruitment \& Hiring

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for RBTs, BCBAs, and administrative staff
• Partner with clinic leaders to understand staffing needs and prioritize hiring
• Manage job postings (LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.), candidate screening, and interview coordination
• Oversee offer process, background checks, and onboarding readiness
• Monitor hiring metrics including time-to-fill and retention within first 90 days

Onboarding \& Employee Experience

• Facilitate onboarding process including new hire paperwork, system setup, and orientation coordination
• Ensure all employee documentation (licenses, certifications, credentials) is complete and compliant
• Support new hire engagement and retention efforts, especially within first 90 days
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS

Employee Relations \& Performance Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns, coaching managers on best practices
• Support disciplinary processes, documentation, and performance improvement plans (PIPs)
• Reinforce company policies, attendance expectations, and workplace standards
• Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement and retention initiatives

HR Operations \& Systems

• Maintain and optimize HR systems including

iSolved

and related platforms

• Track HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, retention trends) and provide insights to leadership
• Support development and implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and process improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Clinical, and Finance teams

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3\+ years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, ABA, or multi-site environments
• Experience processing payroll and managing employee leave
• Strong knowledge of Illinois labor laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (iSolved preferred)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in

ABA therapy or healthcare services environment

• Familiarity with

CentralReach

or similar practice management systems

• Experience supporting high-volume, hourly workforce (e.g., RBTs)
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented with strong ownership mentality
• Ability to balance compliance with practical, people-centered solutions
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Collaborative and solutions-driven

Why Join RUFA

• Mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the autism community
• Opportunity to build and shape HR infrastructure across growing clinics
• Collaborative, supportive leadership environment
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives