HR Generalist

Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a detail‑oriented HR Generalist to support the Director of HR and help build a full-service HR function. The role covers onboarding, benefits, compliance, HRIS maintenance, and policy development, reporting to the Director of HR.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience, familiarity with ADP WFN, and a strong grasp of California employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of HR experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Experience with employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and HRIS management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain discretion over sensitive organization and employee information.
• Partner with HR leadership to assist with candidate selection, onboarding, and offboarding tasks.
• Process HR transactions in HR systems (new hires, status changes, promotions, terminations).
• Respond to routine HR questions regarding benefits and PTO.
• Maintain employee files and profiles in ADP WFN.
• Administer benefits, COBRA, and Open Enrollment processes.
• Investigate harassment, discrimination, and other HR-related matters.
• Communicate effectively with employees, managers, and leadership at all levels.
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic workplace and drive projects to completion.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP WFN

MS Office

Job description

The mission of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) is to change lives and create safe, healthy communities by providing a support and advocacy network for, and comprised of, formerly incarcerated men and women to accomplish this mission. ARC advocates for fair policies in the juvenile and criminal justice systems and provides a supportive network of reentry services to formerly incarcerated individuals. ARC currently serves more than 1,400 formerly incarcerated individuals across two offices in Los Angeles and Sacramento. Learn more at www.arc-ca.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Generalist will support the Director of HR in building and supporting the HR function in all areas assigned by the Director of HR. As HR Generalist, you will play a critical role in working alongside the HR team and assisting with the employee journey including and not limited to on-boarding, benefits, compliance, HR systems implementation and maintenance, research, and development of HR policies, maintains employee handbook, organizational charts, and employee files. The HR team is expected to be a full-service HR department that handles all aspects of HR, so a 'can-do' attitude with regards to fulfilling the employees' requests and needs is a must. This position will report to the Director of HR.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion over sensitive organization and employee information.
• Partners with Director of HR, Talent Acquisition, and hiring managers to assist with candidate selection process for open positions; posting positions on job boards, performing onboarding and offboarding tasks, generate offer letters, facilitate background checks, and conduct new hire orientation, prepares separation documents and coordinates return of company property.
• Processes transactions in HR systems such as new hire and personnel actions, changes of status, promotions, terminations, organizational changes, etc. through the required workflow process.
• Responds to routine HR questions including, but not limited to benefits, PTO, and/or redirect employees to appropriate contacts in a timely manner.
• Builds and maintains employee files and employee profiles in ADP WFN
• Benefits administration: employee enrollment management, COBRA administration, and partnering with finance on billing reconciliation, coordinate annual Open Enrollment presentation and process, follow-up with staff to answer questions and assist with enrollment.
• Maintains HRIS records and compiles reports from the database.
• Partner with Director of HR to investigate allegations of harassment, discrimination, improper conduct, and other HR related matters.
• Working knowledge of California and Federal employment laws.
• Maintains calendar of dates for renewal or revision of recurring HR related policies, resolutions, or other items; tracks time-sensitive projects, following up with Director of HR well in advance of deadlines.
• Performs research and analysis of information; coordinates/manages special projects as requested.
• Sets up and maintains department e-files.
• Administers workers comp and leaves of absence.
• Collaborates with Director of HR to respond to garnishments, unemployment claims, and workers compensation matters.
• Team oriented, self-starter with the ability to drive projects through completion with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt quickly and be flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Communicates effectively with employees, managers, and leadership at all organizational levels.
• Other duties and requests as assigned by the HR Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and at least 5 years of HR experience.
• Must have minimum 3+ years of progressive human resources experience.
• Must demonstrate strong empathy and interpersonal skills.
• Strong efficiency using MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Working knowledge of ADP WFN.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment regulations.
• Knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR operations.
• Experience with employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, onboarding, and HRIS management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly and remain flexible in a dynamic workplace.
• Ability to drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.