HR Generalist

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities from job posting through onboarding, including applicant review, interview coordination, reference checks, offer preparation, and new employee setup.
• Administer employee status changes such as hires, transfers, promotions, reclassifications, and separations while keeping HR records accurate and current in the HRIS.
• Facilitate orientation and onboarding programs to ensure completion of required employment forms, benefits enrollment, and compliance-related training.
• Oversee leave and accommodation processes, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA matters, workers’ compensation cases, and disability-related requests.
• Advise managers on employee relations topics such as performance concerns, corrective action, workplace conflict, investigations, and policy application.
• Monitor adherence to employment laws, equal opportunity requirements, Title IX standards, labor agreements, and organizational policies.
• Partner with payroll to process personnel updates, compensation changes, stipends, overtime, and leave balances while resolving pay-related issues.
• Support performance review cycles, probation tracking, career development efforts, and training initiatives for employees and supervisors.
• Prepare workforce reports, organizational data summaries, and compliance documentation for leadership, external agencies, and accreditation-related needs.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements that strengthen service delivery, recordkeeping practices, and overall operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in human resources with broad exposure to employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and California employment laws, leave regulations, workplace accommodations, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience using HRIS platforms to maintain personnel data, track employee transactions, and support reporting accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain well-organized personnel documentation.
• Strong background in full-cycle recruiting, including interview coordination, candidate evaluation support, and onboarding administration.
• Experience collaborating with managers on performance management, policy interpretation, and workplace issue resolution.
• Familiarity with benefits and leave administration, payroll coordination, and employee record maintenance.
• Educational qualifications may vary but typically include a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support a diverse employee population in a thoughtful and organized manner.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with performance management and employee relations.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Free online training.
• Company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• This is a contract position with potential for a permanent role.