HR Generalist/Employee Relations Specialist

Retirement Housing Foundation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

One personal paid holiday

Up to 80 hours vacation

Paid sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Incentive compensation program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Employee Relations Specialist to support employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations at our corporate office. You will work closely with managers and staff to maintain a positive, compliant employee experience.

The role focuses on employee relations, benefits and leave administration, and HR operations, requiring strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and employment law compliance.
• Experience administering FMLA, disability leaves, and workplace accommodations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations & Compliance: conduct workplace investigations and assist with resolving employee concerns.
• Partner with managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action.
• Assist with HR policies, employee communications, and compliance training.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Benefits & Leave Administration: administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, FSA, and voluntary programs.
• Support annual Open Enrollment activities and employee benefit communications.
• Administer and coordinate employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, Pregnancy Disability Leave, military leave, and personal leave.
• Serve as a liaison between employees, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators.
• HR Operations: maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Manage unemployment claims and employment verifications.
• Prepare HR reports, audits, and documentation.
• Support HR projects and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

UKG Pro (UltiPro)

Job description

HR Generalist/Employee Relations Specialist

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: HRGEN002010

Posted : October 6, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Locations

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Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

Description

Human Resources Generalist / Employee Relations Specialist
Location: 911 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Pay Range: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting employees, resolving workplace challenges, and helping ensure a positive and compliant employee experience? RHF is seeking a Human Resources Generalist / Employee Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team at our Corporate Office in Long Beach, CA .

This role provides broad HR support with a focus on employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance, and HR operations . The ideal candidate is knowledgeable, approachable, organized, and comfortable handling sensitive employee matters while partnering with managers and employees across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with resolving employee concerns.


• Partner with managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective action.


• Assist with HR policies, employee communications, and compliance training.


• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, FSA, and voluntary benefit programs.


• Support annual Open Enrollment activities and employee benefit communications.


• Administer and coordinate employee leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, Pregnancy Disability Leave, military leave, and personal leave.


• Serve as a liaison between employees, benefit vendors, and third-party administrators.

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.


• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.


• Manage unemployment claims and employment verifications.


• Prepare HR reports, audits, and documentation.


• Support HR projects and organizational initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.


• Strong knowledge of employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and employment law compliance.


• Experience administering FMLA, disability leaves, and workplace accommodations.


• Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.


• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.


• Experience with UKG.


• Experience supporting a multi-site workforce.


• Experience in nonprofit, senior living, healthcare, affordable housing, or property management environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.


• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.


• Ability to occasionally move throughout the corporate office and attend meetings as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At RHF, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization with more than 60 years of experience providing affordable housing and services that help people thrive. We believe our employees are essential to that mission and are committed to creating a supportive workplace where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We Offer:

• Nine paid holidays and one personal paid holiday each year


• New hires are eligible for up to 80 hours of paid vacation each year


• Paid sick leave


• Retirement savings plan


• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account


• Hired applicant will be able to participate in the Incentive compensation program.


• Employee assistance and more


• Basic group Term Life Insurance


• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. RHF prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and makes all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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