Senior Human Resources Generalist
About this position
California Western School of Law (CWSL) is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to join its Human Resources team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations, this position serves as a key resource for faculty, staff, and student employees, providing expertise across benefits administration, payroll, compliance, employee relations, and talent management.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer and enhance employee benefit programs, including leave management, workers’ compensation, wellness initiatives, COBRA administration, audits, reconciliations, and open enrollment activities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
- Support a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development, policy administration, and process improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Collaborative and service-oriented HR professional with strong analytical skills.
- Payroll experience.
- Commitment to fostering an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
Computer Skills
- Not specified
Compensation
$72,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annual Salary
Factors in Determining Compensation
- Experience
- Skills
- Knowledge
- Absibilities
- Education
- Licensure and certifications
- Business and organizational needs
Benefits
- Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
- 403(b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) Fully and immediately vested.
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Plan.
- Paid Fall and Winter Breaks
- Additional 10+ Paid Holidays
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
Perks
- Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after-hour activities.
- Free on-campus parking facilities provided.
- Employee engagement events are held both virtually and on-campus.
- On-Campus Convenience Store.
- Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
- Use of on-campus Law Library facilities.
About us
Established in 1924, CWSL is an ABA accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. CWSL has the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. CWSL is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award, and the federal government’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The law school is also home to numerous outstanding programs, including the Innocence and Justice Clinic, Community Law Project, and New Media Rights Program. The faculty are dedicated to teaching, research, and service to the community.
About California Western School of Law
The law school is committed to using the law to prevent and solve human and societal problems. In conjunction with our mission - to train ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers, representative of our diverse society and equipped to use the law effectively and creatively on behalf of all members of society - we value a rich diversity among our students, alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as in the larger communities of which we are a part.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The law school is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.