Human Resources Generalist

Nelson Connects; Glen Ellen (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

Nelson Connects in Glen Ellen, CA is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. You will partner with managers and a third-party HR team to ensure smooth HR operations and a positive employee experience.

The role emphasizes communication, discretion, and strong organization in a fast-paced environment. On-site, full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR administration and employee support practices.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including postings, screening, interview coordination, offers, and background checks.
• Create a welcoming onboarding experience and help develop job descriptions.
• Serve as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions.
• Support payroll, benefits, and time/leave processes with third-party HR team.
• Maintain confidential employee records and prepare HR documents.

Skills

HR administration

Communication

Discretion & judgment

Organization

Empathy

Tools

Paychex

Job description

HR Generalist

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually

Location: Glen Ellen

About the Opportunity

Make an impact across the employee experience—from a candidate’s first conversation to a new hire’s first day and beyond. We’re looking for a proactive, people-focused HR Generalist who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and keeping HR operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll be a trusted resource for employees and managers, lead recruitment and onboarding activities, and partner with our third-party HR team to support payroll, benefits, and employee transitions. If you thrive on variety and take pride in making work better for others, we’d love to connect.

What You’ll Do

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer letters, and background checks as needed.
• Create a welcoming, organized onboarding experience for new employees.
• Help develop and update job descriptions.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions.
• Help address employee concerns, resolve workplace issues, and support conflict mediation.
• Partner with managers and the third-party HR team on sensitive employee matters with discretion and sound judgment.

HR Operations & Benefits

• Help employees understand their benefits and navigate HR and payroll systems.
• Support benefits administration, leave programs, and employee offboarding.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records.
• Prepare HR documentation, including offer letters, employee notices, and compensation updates.

Payroll Support

• Partner with the third-party HR team to support accurate, timely payroll processing.
• Review time records and coordinate corrections for missed punches.
• Confirm time-off requests are entered and approved.
• Gather commission, tip, and bonus reports for payroll.

What You Bring

• Knowledge of HR administration and employee support practices.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer skills and comfort working with HR and payroll systems; Paychex experience is preferred.
• A resourceful approach to problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Empathy, discretion, and the ability to build trust across teams.
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

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