Human Resources Generalist

Smith Chason; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave + PTO

Job summary

Smith Chason is seeking an HR Generalist to support our growing team in a fully remote role with regional focus in Southern California or Phoenix. You will manage the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR generalist experience with knowledge of CA labor laws, a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, and experience with HRIS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR generalist experience, California employment law preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and payroll experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting: postings, screening, interviews, offers.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Oversee Performance Management and Employee Recognition programs.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS (ADP, Paylocity, BambooHR, Rippling)

Job description

Fully Remote - Southern California or Phoenix Arizona

We're seeking a detail-oriented and personable HR Generalist to support our growing team. You'll manage the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance — while helping build a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Must be in the Phoenix or Southern California Area

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting: job postings, screening, interviewing, and offers
• Lead new hire onboarding and orientation
• Manage programs such as Performance Management and Employee Recognition
• Maintain HRIS records and ensure data accuracy
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment law (e.g., CFRA, PFL, meal/rest break requirements, AB 1825 harassment training)
• Support payroll processing in partnership with the Payroll team
• Draft and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends
• Assist with workers' comp claims and safety compliance (Cal/OSHA)

Requirements

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–4 years of HR generalist experience (California employment law experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of CA labor law (wage & hour, leave laws, harassment prevention)
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification a plus
• Strong communication, discretion, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, BambooHR, Rippling)
• Payroll experience preferred
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick leave (per CA law) + PTO

CULTURE OF CARE:

Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:

• Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students
• Identifying problem areas and offering assistance
• Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions
• Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers