Human Resources Generalist

PBK Architects, Inc.

Berkeley (CA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule & remote work options

Birthday off

401(k) program

Employer covered healthcare premiums

Job summary

PBK Architects, Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day Talent Management, Employee Relations, Compensation administration and Compliance. You will handle full recruitment cycles, onboarding, policy interpretation, and benefits administration to support managers and staff.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in HR or related field and 1+ years of HR experience. The role emphasizes compliance with state/federal laws, and cross-functional collaboration on HR projects.

Qualifications

1+ years HR experience required.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR duties.
Support full recruitment cycle: job ads, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, background checks.
Facilitate onboarding and new hire orientation; advise on HR policies and processes.

Skills

HR experience

Excellent communication

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist acts as the first point of contact for our employees, and managers for all Human Resources duties. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the day-today operations of Talent Management (includes recruitment, employee training/development, and evaluation), Employee Relations, Compensation daily administration and Compliance for the Company.

Your Impact:

Responsible for supporting full recruitment cycle from writing and placing job advertisements, sourcing, screening and interviewing applicants, extending offers, and conducting background checks. Facilitate an enhanced onboarding experience for new hire employees including but not limiting to new hire orientation. Interpret human resources policies, and provide advice on human resources processes, procedures and issues to employees and managers. Resolve issues as appropriate and consult with and make recommendations to HR Manager/Chief People Officer to resolve more complex issues. Support the administration of the company’s benefits program. This includes supporting open enrollment, COBRA, reviewing monthly invoices for accuracy, and handle day to day inquiries from employees. Explain and administer applicable worker’s compensation, disability, and leave programs, including documentation, and correspondence. Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal employment laws. Monitor and advise senior management of regulatory changes and draft employee handbook policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and alignment with business needs. Perform compensation analysis and provide insight to company leaders to ensure the competitiveness with the industry and local markets. Work on cross-functional teams to perform special HR-related projects (e.g., employee engagement, benefits, compensation, etc.). Develop and maintain reports for onboarding and terminations and provide insight to HR leadership. Training to managers and employees on HR processes such as annual performance appraisal, leave of absence, recruitment, employee handbook changes, and employee lifecycle changes. Facilitate employee change process in HR systems for changes in employee job titles, salary changes, and organization changes.

Here's What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
1+ years HR experience, preferably in professional services environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting human resources policies and procedures.

The actual offered base salary for California locations will vary depending on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, work location, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. The salary range for this position is below. $59,977.00 - $89,966.00

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

At PBK, the most accomplished and passionate architects, engineers, and thought leaders are working together to shape the future. We encourage our team to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to professional growth; there are no limits to what one can do or become at PBK. Our culture empowers our people to explore their interests, try new things, and create their own path to success - however they may define it. We recognize the value of work-life balance and believe in rewarding our employees' hard work. We offer alternative work scheduling to allow employees greater flexibility, monthly happy hours and regular team outings, additional time off between Christmas and New Year's, an Employee Assistance Program that supports each individual's needs, and so much more!