HR Generalist

Ultimate Staffing; California; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, policy implementation, training, and HR operations.

This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers, helping to foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions and concerns.
• Support managers and employees in resolving workplace issues and conflicts.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive work environment.
• Conduct investigations and assist with employee relations matters as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and facilitating offers.
• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Assist with HR reporting, metrics, and audits.
• Coordinate with benefits brokers and vendors as needed.
• Assist with performance review processes and annual evaluation cycles.
• Support employee development and training initiatives.
• Track training completion and professional development activities.
• Provide guidance on performance improvement plans and corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Support workplace safety programs and required compliance training.
• Participate in HR audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Communication

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion/Confidentiality

Time management

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting and administering a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, policy implementation, training and development, and HR operations. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers, helping to foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting and administering a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, compliance, policy implementation, training and development, and HR operations. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers, helping to foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions and concerns.
• Support managers and employees in resolving workplace issues and conflicts.
• Promote employee engagement and a positive work environment.
• Conduct investigations and assist with employee relations matters as needed.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and facilitating offers.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Ensure completion of new hire documentation and compliance requirements.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations.
• Assist with HR reporting, metrics, and audits.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Support employee benefits enrollment and changes.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits programs.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, and other applicable programs.
• Coordinate with benefits brokers and vendors as needed.

Performance Management & Development

• Assist with performance review processes and annual evaluation cycles.
• Support employee development and training initiatives.
• Track training completion and professional development activities.
• Provide guidance on performance improvement plans and corrective actions.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Support workplace safety programs and required compliance training.
• Participate in HR audits and compliance reviews.

Key Competencies

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Employee relations and conflict management
• Organization and time management
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Adaptability and teamwork
• Customer service orientation

Work Environment

• Primarily office or hybrid work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Reports To: Human Resources Manager / Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt (as applicable)
Department: Human Resources

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.