HR Generalist

Aston Carter; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations in a mission-driven environment. This onsite role involves recruiting support, employee relations, benefits administration, and payroll coordination within a small team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors in HR or related field, 2+ years of HR experience, and strong communication skills. The position is based in San Francisco, CA, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Experience with recruiting activities such as job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple HR processes and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes, ensuring a smooth and compliant experience for staff.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, responding to employee inquiries, and coordinating with benefit providers.
• Assist with recruitment efforts by preparing job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Provide guidance to staff on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters, promoting a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Support training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance HR operations and employee experience.
• Perform HR administration tasks such as data entry and coordination with payroll as needed.
• Handle confidential HR information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Skills

HR knowledge

Recruiting support

Employee relations

Communication

Discretion

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

Job Description

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. This role requires a proactive, collaborative professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys working closely with a small team to support the full employee lifecycle.

Job Title: HR Generalist

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. This role requires a proactive, collaborative professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and enjoys working closely with a small team to support the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes, ensuring a smooth and compliant experience for staff.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, responding to employee inquiries, and coordinating with benefit providers.
• Assist with recruitment efforts by preparing job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Provide guidance to staff on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters, promoting a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Support training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance HR operations and employee experience.
• Perform HR administration tasks such as data entry and coordination with payroll as needed.
• Handle confidential HR information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of human resources experience, preferably in a nonprofit or community-based organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Experience with recruiting activities such as job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
• Ability to maintain and organize personnel files in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing multiple HR processes and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with HR administration tasks, including data entry and coordination with payroll.
• Ability to support employee relations and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with benefits administration and open enrollment support.
• Familiarity with ADP or similar HR and payroll platforms.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience working in a mission-driven, nonprofit or community-focused environment.
• Strong commitment to supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role within a small, close-knit team that offers a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. You will work directly with staff across the organization, supporting HR operations in a setting that values community impact and a supportive culture. The environment emphasizes professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to HR projects and process improvements in a nonprofit context.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Francisco, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Francisco,CA.

Company and Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.