Human Resources Specialist

Rise Up for Autism (RUFA) is a mission-driven organization supporting ABA therapy clinic locations. The Human Resources Specialist (HR Generalist) will run core HR operations including payroll, employee relations, leave administration, and full-cycle recruitment while ensuring compliance with Illinois labor laws and healthcare/ABA requirements. This role supports frontline clinical teams and helps build scalable HR structure across growing clinics.

• Process and oversee biweekly payroll through iSolved, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion.
• Audit timecards, overtime, and PTO usage for compliance with company policy and Illinois law; resolve discrepancies with Operations and Scheduling.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation to support audits.
• Administer leave programs (Illinois Paid Leave Act, FMLA as applicable, and internal PTO policies), including tracking balances, eligibility, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws; maintain HR compliance documentation and support audits.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for RBTs, BCBAs, and administrative staff; partner with clinic leaders to prioritize staffing needs.
• Manage job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, background checks, and onboarding readiness.
• Track hiring metrics including time-to-fill and first-90-day retention.
• Facilitate onboarding (paperwork, system setup, orientation coordination) and ensure licenses/certifications/credentials are complete and compliant.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and optimize HR systems including iSolved.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns; coach managers and support performance processes including documentation, discipline, and PIPs.
• Track HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, retention trends) and provide insights to leadership.
• Support development and implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and process improvements; collaborate with Operations, Clinical, and Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience (preferably in healthcare, ABA, or multi-site environments).
• Experience processing payroll and managing employee leave programs.
• 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; familiarity with CentralReach or similar practice management systems; experience supporting a high-volume hourly workforce (e.g., RBTs); SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Competencies: detail-oriented ownership, people-centered compliance approach, discretion and professionalism, urgency and accountability, collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.

• Hands-on, fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting multiple ABA therapy clinic locations.
• Opportunity to build and shape HR infrastructure across growing clinics.
• Collaborative, supportive leadership environment with exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.
• Payroll schedule: biweekly processing responsibility.