HR and Compliance Manager

At Agave Pediatrics, we believe caring for children starts with caring for our people. We are a growing, physician-led pediatric practice with five locations and approximately 75 employees who are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Arizona families.

We are seeking a full-time HR & Compliance leader who is excited to build strong systems, support a positive workplace culture, and ensure our practice operates with integrity, consistency, and regulatory excellence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on, and who wants to play a key role in supporting providers and staff across a multi-site healthcare organization.

You will serve as a trusted partner to leadership and employees—helping teams thrive while ensuring employment, regulatory, and healthcare compliance standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resources & People Operations Serve as the primary HR resource for approximately 75 employees across five locations
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and offboarding
• Maintain and update employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures in alignment with state and federal laws
• Advise leadership on employee relations issues, including coaching, corrective action, investigations, and terminations
• Support managers with performance reviews, documentation, and staff development plans
• Ensure consistency in HR practices across all locations while supporting site-specific needs

Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee employment law compliance (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, Arizona labor laws, etc.)
• Coordinate healthcare compliance efforts, including:
• HIPAA and patient privacy training
• OSHA and workplace safety requirements
• Required annual staff training and certifications
• Track and audit employee licensure, credentials, immunizations, background checks, and training compliance
• Lead internal audits and proactively identify compliance and risk areas
• Investigate, document, and resolve employee complaints, incidents, and compliance concerns

Training, Culture & Engagement

• Develop and manage new hire orientation and ongoing training programs
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture
• Serve as a confidential and approachable resource for employees
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Partner with leadership on change management and organizational growth
• Administration & Systems Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and HRIS systems
• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee education
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and workplace injury reporting
• Support payroll processes in coordination with accounting and payroll vendors
• Prepare HR and compliance reports related to staffing, turnover, training, and audits

Provider Credentialing Support

• Support and oversee provider credentialing and recredentialing workflows
• Track provider licensure, DEA registration, board certification, and payer enrollment deadlines
• Coordinate with practice leadership and external credentialing partners to ensure timely onboarding of providers
• Maintain organized and audit-ready credentialing records

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in human resources and compliance, preferably in healthcare or a multi-site organization
• Working knowledge of employment laws and healthcare compliance requirements
• Experience with provider credentialing and payer enrollment workflows
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with leadership
• Passion for supporting teams that care for children and families

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Why Join Agave Pediatrics?

• Mission-driven pediatric practice with a strong community presence
• Opportunity to build and refine HR and compliance systems as the practice grows
• Collaborative leadership team that values people, culture, and transparency
• Meaningful work supporting providers, staff, and the families they serve