HR Generalist/Employee Relations Specialist

RHF (Retirement Housing Foundation); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible Spending Account

Incentive compensation program

Job summary

RHF’s Corporate Office in Long Beach, CA seeks a Human Resources Generalist / Employee Relations Specialist to support employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance and HR operations.

The role handles investigations, performance coaching, policy administration, HRIS records and recruitment onboarding. Join a mission-driven nonprofit with robust benefits and a focus on compliant, people-centered HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent 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 accommodations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee concerns.
• Partner with managers on performance management and corrective action.
• Assist with benefits, policies, communications, and training.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Leave management

Compliance

HR operations

Investigation skills

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job 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

• Health, dental, and vision per plan documents
• 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.