HR Generalist: Leaves, Accommodations & Compliance

Serene Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits

401(K)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

Optima Medical Management Group is hiring an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support across leaves of absence, accommodations, and separations, with a focus on compliance. You will manage leave documentation, coordinate return-to-work, support onboarding/offboarding, and maintain HR records while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least 3 years of HR Generalist experience, with knowledge of FMLA, CFRA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional HR Generalist experience, including leaves administration, separations, and HR compliance.
• Solid knowledge of HR practices and employment law for federal and state leave regulations including CA, AZ, IL, GA, and other states as needed.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer employee leave and accommodation programs including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, and state-specific leave programs.
• Coordinate return-to-work activities following leaves and accommodations with managers and policy compliance.
• Manage and coordinate employee separation processes including resignations, terminations, and job abandonments.
• Coordinate the interactive process for accommodation requests, including ergonomic evaluations and workplace accommodations.
• Support implementation and communication of HR policies ensuring compliance with laws.
• Assist onboarding, training, and engagement activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records in the HRIS system.

Skills

Leave administration

CFRA & FMLA

ADA accommodations

HR compliance

HRIS & ADP

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

3+ years HR Generalist experience

SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Greenhouse

HRIS systems

Job description

Optima Medical Management Group is hiring an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support across leaves of absence, accommodations, and separations, with a focus on compliance. You will manage leave documentation, coordinate return-to-work, support onboarding/offboarding, and maintain HR records while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least 3 years of HR Generalist experience, with knowledge of FMLA, CFRA,