Human Resources Generalist

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

Job summary

Dossier Search, a Los Angeles-area private security firm, seeks an experienced HR Generalist/Manager to oversee all HR functions except recruiting. You will advise leadership on HR matters, ensure California compliance, and manage payroll, benefits, and records in a growing environment.

The successful candidate will bring 5–8+ years of HR experience, strong CA employment law knowledge, and SHRM- or HRCI-related certification.

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.
• 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.

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

CA employment law

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Adobe PDF

DocuSign

Dropbox

Paychex

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 acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment.

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.