HR Generalist

Aetna; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Aetna is seeking an HR Generalist to connect finance, operations, and leadership in a high-visibility role in Fremont, CA. The position requires approximately five years of relevant experience and offers a compensation range of $120,000 to $171,000 per year, with a business charter and growth potential.

The role emphasizes governance for hybrid deals, forecasting tests for the CA market, and leadership collaboration to drive strategic employment initiatives and benefits expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven aptitude for Diversity and Inclusion.
• SHRM-CP certification is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in senior-level initiatives.
• Reliable, accountable, and follow-through oriented.
• Hands-on business experience with ability to handle questions.

Responsibilities

• Stress-test the forecast against the CA scenario.
• Set guardrails for hybrid deals to move without a committee.
• Read Teamwork signals to steer before quarter closes.
• Reallocate spend toward effective business channels.
• Audit existing processes and recommend high-impact improvements.

Skills

Diversity & Inclusion

SHRM-CP

Leadership

Follow-through

Business experience

Job description

The HR Generalist position is a high-visibility seat that connects finance, operations, and leadership at Aetna. Count it up: 5 years, $120,000 - $171,000, a business charter, and the kind of Aetna growth that compounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Stress-test the forecast against the CA scenario nobody wants
• Set guardrails so a hybrid deal can move without a committee
• Read the Teamwork signals early enough to steer before the quarter closes
• Reallocate spend toward whatever business channel is actually working
• Audit existing processes and recommend high-impact improvements

What You'll Bring

• Proven aptitude for Diversity and Inclusion, ideally near Fremont, CA
• Reliable, accountable, and committed to following through
• Proven SHRM-CP judgment when the textbook answer doesn't fit
• Proven leadership experience guiding senior-level initiatives
• Hands-on business experience that holds up to follow-up questions

Aetna turned a frustration with business into a calmly-fast-moving business that now serves customers far beyond CA. We give senior hires room to fail small so they can later succeed big on business work.

From the $120,000 - $171,000 starting line, expect coaching that grows your Employment Law and benefits that quietly cover the rest of life.

Currently hiring in Fremont, CA, with a fresh listing as of today.