Full-Time

Senior HR Generalist

Posted on 8/17/2025

Aya Healthcare

Aya Healthcare

10,001+ employees

Tech-driven marketplace for healthcare staffing

Compensation Overview

$50.48 - $60.10/hr

+ Bonus

San Diego, CA, USA

Remote

Position can be remote with PST working hours.

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • 5+ years in Employee Relations, on an HR or People function that required the skill sets above.
  • Must have experience working with applicable state and federal laws and regulations- These include FLSA, ADA, DFEH, EEOC, FMLA and CFRA
  • Fast paced culture experience, managing multiple priorities required.
  • BS/BA degree; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP or other applicable specialized degrees or certifications preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing effectively with leaders and employees at all levels of the company.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, especially in complex and nuanced situations.
  • Ability to build interpersonal connections easily, have high emotional intelligence and objective empathy.
  • Adaptive critical thinking and judgment, especially in complex or ambiguous situations.
  • The ability to see situations from all perspectives and work through conflicts and complex performance concerns working towards the best possible outcomes for all involved.
  • Learning and growth mindset, including understanding trends and continuously seeking to improve yourself and the experience for employees.
  • Experience in Workday Talent module a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Effectively builds trust to elevate working relationships with internal departments, including leaders and employees.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing insights and guidance on talent, culture, and team effectiveness.
  • Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, well-being, and retention.
  • Partner with leadership in creative ways that boost employee engagement and leadership effectiveness.
  • Partner with leadership to drive, message and implement change management, re-organizations, and other team initiatives.
  • Serve as an HR/Talent thought partner to leaders and employees throughout the organization with the ability to connect, coach and counsel at all levels of the organization (C-suite to independent contributor).
  • Partner across the HR Department ensuring seamless and integrated alignment with broader organizational objectives and the execution of strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with and advise leaders on performance management strategies, which include, but aren’t limited to: performance reviews, 1:1 meetings, motivation tactics, 9 box, succession planning.
  • Processes employee separations, including conducting exit interviews to gain insights on team dynamics and share with leadership to influence any changes that should be considered to increase team engagement.
  • Coach employees on issues including application of HR policies and processes.
  • Manage sensitive and confidential matters, including investigating employee relations matters.
  • Analyze HR data to identify insights and trends that lead to recommendations that will influence the business on decisions that will positively impact employees and results.
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; reviews practices to maintain compliance.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.
  • Participates in additional projects as needed, with a high level of professionalism, poise, and discretion.
Desired Qualifications
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP or other applicable specialized degrees or certifications preferred.
  • Experience in Workday Talent module a plus.

Aya Healthcare is the largest healthcare staffing company in the United States, running a technology-driven marketplace that connects clinicians—such as travel nurses—with hospitals and health systems to fill temporary and permanent positions. Its platform provides a central database of job opportunities and tools for employers to manage workforce needs, reducing reliance on traditional phone-based recruiting. The company expands through acquiring smaller staffing and technology firms to broaden services like locum tenens and vendor management software, and to extend geographic reach. Aya aims to streamline and modernize the clinical staffing process by pairing qualified clinicians with organizations that need flexible staffing, improving efficiency and access to a wide pool of talent.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ninth Circuit's 2026 O'Dell ruling enforces bilateral arbitration, blocking class actions.
  • Locum’s Nest acquisition diversifies revenue into UK NHS workforce market.
  • Emily Hazen’s May 2025 CEO appointment stabilizes leadership post-founder’s passing.

What critics are saying

  • AMN Healthcare’s AI VMS undercuts Aya’s pricing, capturing 15% more contracts since Q1 2026.
  • UK NHS Off Framework mandates bypass Locum’s Nest, slashing 30% UK revenue in 3-6 months.
  • ShiftMed’s April 2026 tools cut hospital travel staffing needs by 35%, eroding core model.

What makes Aya Healthcare unique

  • Aya Healthcare leads with LotusOne VMS platform tracking staffing for 6,000+ facilities.
  • Proprietary digital marketplace connects 32,000+ nursing jobs directly to clinicians.
  • Acquisition of Locum’s Nest integrates UK NHS shift-filling mobile app technology.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Sick Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company News

Qualivis
Aug 25th, 2025
Sailing the Digital Frontier: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Healthcare Staffing

At Qualivis Roundtable 2025, Jason Drucker, chief product officer at Aya Healthcare, delivered a powerful and engaging session in which he explored three essential themes: the state of the healthcare workforce, the role of emerging technology and how to build a more agile and intelligent staffing ecosystem.

Business Wire
Jun 23rd, 2025
Aya Healthcare Acquires Locum’s Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK

Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Locum’s Nest, a leading ...

Silicon Canals
Jun 20th, 2025
Aya Healthcare Acquires Locum's Nest to Advance Innovative Workforce Solutions in the UK

SAN DIEGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - #APPs - Aya Healthcare, the largest healthcare talent software and staffing company in the United States, today announced the acquisition of Locum's Nest, a leading workforce solutions provider in the United Kingdom (U.K.) that connects healthcare professionals with open shifts at National Health Service (NHS) hospitals through a powerful mobile app.

Business Wire
May 2nd, 2025
Aya Healthcare Announces Emily Hazen as Chief Executive Officer

Aya Healthcare announces Emily Hazen as Chief Executive Officer.

Business Wire
Dec 5th, 2024
Aya Healthcare to Acquire Cross Country Healthcare for Approximately $615 Million in Cash

Aya Healthcare and Cross Country Healthcare today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Aya will acquire Cross Country

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