Fairfax County - Bilingual Human Resources Specialist

Decena Home Care

About The Position

When caregivers feel supported, clients feel the difference. JoinDecena Home Care as our HR Specialist and help us build an engaged workforce that delivers compassionate in-home care every day.

Requirements

2+ years of HR experience—preferably in home care, hospice, or another healthcare setting
Fluency with HRIS / ATS platforms (AxisCare, ClearCare/WellSky, or similar) and solid Microsoft Office skills
Up-to-date knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and state labor laws affecting direct-care workers
Confident presenter who can engage small groups and communicate policy in plain language
Organized multitasker able to juggle audits, orientation, PTO tracking, and on-call duties without missing a beat

Responsibilities

Write keyword-rich job posts, screen resumes, interview candidates, and deliver hire/no-hire recommendations.
Lead new-hire orientation every two weeks; ensure caregivers meet credential, TB, and background-check requirements.
Coach managers on performance conversations, document disciplinary actions, and facilitate neutral exit interviews.
Rotate on-call (every three weeks) to resolve urgent caregiver or client concerns after hours.
Maintain spotless digital and paper personnel files for DOH, OSHA, and HIPAA compliance.
Monitor PTO, sick leave, FMLA, worker’s-comp claims, and E-Verify deadlines.
Produce monthly new-hire and turnover dashboards; translate trends into actionable insights for the Director.
Present mini-trainings to office staff and field caregivers—topics from “Infection-Control Updates” to “Conflict Resolution 101.”