Human Resources Generalist

Dossier Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dossier Search is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Manager for a Los Angeles area private security firm. You will run HR operations, advise leadership on HR matters, and ensure compliance with CA laws, payroll, benefits, and employee records.

Requirements include 5 to 8+ years of HR experience, deep knowledge of California employment law, and certifications such as PHR or SHRM-CP. The role demands discretion, strong communication, and hands-on process improvement to modernize HR workflows.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8+ years of HR experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law, with the ability to handle routine matters on your own and know when to involve legal counsel.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including I-9s, W-4s, employee records, and final pay.
• Lead the move from paper-based processes to electronic document submission.
• Serve as the main HR contact for employees, address concerns, and conduct workplace investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws, including BSIS requirements.
• Manage leaves of absence and workers' compensation compliance.
• Administer health, dental, and vision benefits, including open enrollment, and work with brokers and vendors.
• Develop and manage a paid time off tracking program, and review payroll data for accuracy.
• Maintain the employee handbook, HR policies, and confidential personnel files.
• Oversee performance reviews and advise leadership on discipline, terminations, and pay adjustments.
• Coordinate required compliance and harassment prevention training, and track completion.

Skills

HR experience

California employment law

Discretion and judgment

Record keeping

Education

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

Paychex

DocuSign

Dropbox

Microsoft Excel

Adobe PDF

Job description

HR Generalist | Private Security Firm | Los Angeles Area

Our client is a Los Angeles-based private security firm serving high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and companies. Its services include uniformed guards, estate security, personal protection, and digital security. The firm is hiring for a newly created HR Manager / HR Generalist position. As the firm's senior HR professional, you will handle all human resources functions except recruiting and advise leadership on HR matters and risk.

What you'll do

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including I-9s, W-4s, employee records, and final pay
• Lead the move from paper-based processes to electronic document submission
• Serve as the main HR contact for employees, address concerns, and conduct workplace investigations
• Ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws, including Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) requirements
• Manage leaves of absence and workers' compensation compliance
• Administer health, dental, and vision benefits, including open enrollment, and work with brokers and vendors
• Develop and manage a paid time off tracking program, and review payroll data for accuracy
• Maintain the employee handbook, HR policies, and confidential personnel files
• Oversee performance reviews and advise leadership on discipline, terminations, and pay adjustments
• Coordinate required compliance and harassment prevention training, and track completion

What you bring

• 5 to 8+ years of HR experience with increasing responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law, with the ability to handle routine matters on your own and know when to involve legal counsel
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep accurate records
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to retain and apply information
• Very strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe PDF, DocuSign, Dropbox, and Paychex

Preferred

• Experience working as the only HR professional at a company
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or higher)

salary range: $95K-115K DOE

Dossier is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.