Job Description
Who We Are Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) is a non-profit family planning agency and a leader in sexual and reproductive healthcare, advocacy, and education in the state of Utah. We provide high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for Utahns/people in eight health centers across the state.
At PPAU, care is much more than the health, education, and advocacy services we provide; it’s the way we approach our world with compassion and a constant desire to improve. We care with kindness, respect, and are passionate about helping adults and teens of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds lead healthy lives.
At Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU), our people are the heart of our mission. We are proud to support a diverse and dedicated staff who provide compassionate care, education, and advocacy across the state. We’re looking for a
People & Culture Generalist who is excited to support our incredible team—helping to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role will support the day-to-day administrative functions of the HR department while also serving as a strategic thought partner to the CHRO. Working as part of a small, collaborative People & Culture team, the Generalist plays a vital role across the employee lifecycle—from onboarding and compliance to employee relations and benefits administration.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is both detail-oriented and big-picture minded—ready to grow professionally while contributing to an organization at the forefront of reproductive and sexual health care, advocacy, and education in Utah.
If you're committed to equity, integrity, and collaboration—and ready to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven environment—we want to hear from you.
Essential Job Functions - Recruitment & Onboarding
- Assist with job postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and background checks
- Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations
- Ensure timely and accurate onboarding processes for new staff
- Maintain and update onboarding materials to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational practices
- Collect, organize, and maintain all employee records and documentation in compliance with HR policies and legal requirements
Employee Relations & Engagement - Serve as a resource for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits
- Support conflict resolution and provide guidance to employees and managers
- Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives and events
Benefits & Leave Administration - Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions
- Support open enrollment and benefit communications
- Manage leave of absence tracking and documentation (FMLA, ADA, etc.)
HRIS & Records Management - Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and physical files
- Processes payroll and all complete all payroll reports such as retirement and benefit contributions.
- Act as the primary HR point of contact, responsible for processing, tracking, and maintaining all HR-related documentation
- Generate regular HR reports and audits to ensure data accuracy
- Support system updates and improvements
Compliance & Policy Administration - Help ensure HR practices are in compliance with federal and state employment laws
- Assist with policy implementation and updates
- Participate in audits and prepare required documentation
General HR Support - Respond to employee inquiries and provide timely support
- Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR-related processes
Minimum Qualifications: - 2–4 years of progressive HR experience required, preferably in a nonprofit or healthcare setting
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Experience with HRIS systems, ADP preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred not required
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred not required.
- Yearly influenza vaccination required or medical/religious exemption.
- Experience in reproductive healthcare or advocacy-focused organization
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're ready to use your HR expertise to support a mission that truly matters, we welcome your application and look forward to learning more about you.
WHY WORK AT PPAU? In addition to competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package, being part of the PPAU team means providing all Utahns with the opportunity to move through their sexual and reproductive lives as safely, confidently, and healthily as possible.
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access: PPAU believes sexual health is essential to every person’s overall health and well-being. We are taking focused steps to make progress as an organization that better reflects our patients and embodies cultural humility. We are wholeheartedly committed to this work.
We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone.
The starting pay for this position is $68,000 - $72,000 annual DOE. Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide: - Affordable medical and dental benefits
- Voluntary Vision, Pet Insurance, Accident and Identity Protection benefits
- Company paid basic life insurance
- Company paid short term and long term disability coverage
- 403(b) and Roth plan with 4% employer match
- Generous PTO
- 13 paid holidays including a float holiday and a birthday holiday
- Free subscription to CALM
- 8 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
- Unlimited access to the EAP (Employee Assistants Plan)
- A caring and empowering workplace culture!
As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, gender-identity, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation.
No matter what experience you have reproductive rights we encourage you to apply. At PPAU we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and diversity are necessary for success.
Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to PPAU in our mission to provide access to high-quality inclusive and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services to all people — with respect and compassion;. We can’t wait for you to share with us your personal story!
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