People Operations Generalist

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. Job Title: People Operations Generalist Department: Human Resources, Administration Location: Century City Job Summary: The People Operations Generalist supports the day-to-day administration of the employee lifecycle and serves as a key operational resource within the Human Resources team. This position is responsible for coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding, maintaining employee records and HR systems, tracking professional licenses and compliance requirements, assisting HR Management with performance management, coordinating employee recognition programs, and providing backup administrative support for employee benefits and leaves of absence. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable independently managing multiple processes, systems, and deadlines. This position requires sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to coordinate effectively across Human Resources, IT, Office Services, employees, and firm leadership. Key Responsibilities Onboarding & Offboarding: Own and coordinate the administrative onboarding process from accepted offer through the employee's first day and initial onboarding periodCoordinate with IT, Office Services, hiring managers, and other departments to ensure equipment, system access, workspace, building access, and other resources are ready for new employeesPrepare and send new-hire communications, onboarding schedules, welcome information, and required documentationConduct the HR portion of new-hire orientation and serve as a primary HR point of contact for new employeesCoordinate background checks, I-9/E-Verify requirements, new-hire paperwork, and related compliance documentationCoordinate employee separations and offboarding, including communication with IT, Office Services, payroll, and other appropriate departmentsCoordinate the return or retrieval of laptops, equipment, keys, badges, and other firm propertyPrepare and maintain termination and employee-change documentation and ensure HR systems and records are updated appropriately Benefits & Leaves: Provide administrative support to the HR Management with employee benefits and leaves of absenceAssist with routine benefits-related tasks, employee communications, documentation, and follow-up as neededProvide backup support during benefit enrollment periods and assist with maintaining accurate benefit recordsAssist with leave tracking, documentation, and employee communications as directed by the HR ManagementDevelop a general working knowledge of the firm's benefits and leave processes to provide effective backup coverage and support Professional Licensing & Compliance: Maintain and monitor CPA and other professional license information for applicable employeesTrack license expiration and renewal dates and communicate renewal requirements to employeesAssist partners and other professionals with license renewal and reporting processes as neededMaintain accurate professional license and continuing education information in LC VistaFollow up on outstanding licensing and compliance requirements and maintain appropriate supporting documentationAssist with recurring HR compliance and required training tracking Performance Management Support & Employee Programs: Assist the HR Management with the administration of the firm's performance management and employee review processesAssist with setting up and launching performance review cycles, surveys, and related workflows within the performance management system as directed by HR ManagementHelp monitor completion of reviews and surveys, send reminders and follow up on outstanding items, and provide administrative support for routine reporting and system maintenanceCoordinate the administration of the firm's employee recognition and rewards platform, including monitoring inventory and reordering reward items as neededRespond to routine system notifications and assist employees with basic questions related to the rewards program HR Operations: Maintain accurate employee information and documentation within HR systems and personnel filesAssist with periodic audits of HR records and systems to ensure information is accurate and up to dateRespond to routine employee questions regarding HR processes, benefits, policies, and procedures, escalating more complex matters as appropriateProvide backup support for other members of the HR teamIdentify opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes, checklists, documentation, and employee communicationsAssist with special HR projects and other duties as assigned Required Qualifications & Skills / Abilities: Three or more years of progressive Human Resources, People Operations, HR Generalist, or similar experience; professional services experience preferredHands-on experience with employee onboarding and offboarding required; exposure to benefits administration and/or leaves of absence is a plusBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be consideredExperience with HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred. Experience with LC Vista or professional license/CPE tracking is a plusWorking knowledge of California employment practices and leave requirements preferredSHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification is a plusStrong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and ExcelExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and recurring responsibilitiesStrong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentialityStrong customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, including partners and senior leadership Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, 401K match, parental leave, generous PTO, and holiday-paid time off. We also offer many fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. The annual salary target for this job in this market is $75,000 - $90,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. In addition to income, the following benefits are available: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, profit sharing and 401(k) match, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program, and more.