Human Resources Generalist

Sierra Health and Wellness; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness organization in Sacramento is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR operations, recruitment, and compliance with CA labor laws. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experiential knowledge in HR roles, especially in Labor and Employee Relations. Responsibilities include managing benefits, payroll processing, and employee record maintenance. Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of labor laws are required. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a compliant and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible human resource roles preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Director with all HR matters across the company.
• Manage employee relations and disciplinary actions.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain employee records.

Skills

Conflict mediation

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of labor laws

Record keeping

Management skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Applicant-tracking software

Job description

Description

HR Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist is to assist the Human Resources Director with all HR matters across the company from recruitment to onboarding, performance reviews, wage reviews, disciplinary action, benefits, payroll, terminations, learning and development. The HR Generalist will be knowledgeable about CA labor laws and Federal labor laws.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Benefits – Assist employees with benefit enrollment, analyze benefit programs and all leave requests
• Work closely with the Human Resource team on the annual Open Enrollment period
• Manager Leave of Absence, and FMLA
• Employee relations – Manage all details and coordination of disciplinary discussions, terminations, and investigations
• Guide employees on sensitive or complex employment matters and elevate to the appropriate staff when investigations are required
• Creates onboarding plans and educating newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations
• Maintains physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and attendance records
• Generating official internal documents such as offer letters, appointment letters, salary slips and warning letters
• Ensure professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of the role
• Taking appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules and regulations and addressing employee grievances
• Works collaboratively with the HR Director to assure achievement of annual business and strategic goals, and objectives
• Responsible for the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and compliance with documentation standards for employee records
• Ensure compliance with personnel files and records
• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Principles, practices and techniques of human resources administration, organization, and operation.
• Proficient knowledge of state and federal employment law.
• Principles and practices of effective management, training, and supervision.
• Methods and techniques for professional record keeping, writing, reporting and project management.
• Knowledge of governmental and health care regulations and reporting requirements.
• Must quickly develop a solid working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, TJC, ASAM, DHCS and CARF.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and conflict mediation skills.
• Effectively plan, implement, and manage assigned programs and functions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organizational.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant‑tracking software or other recruitment systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Work Environment

Office and Health care setting with clients and other employees present.

• Working indoors primarily and outdoors occasionally.
• May walk on slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
• Excessive continuous noise at times.
• Typical office and computer lab environment.
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows and lights.
• Offices with equipment noise.
• Offices with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, or walking
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Travel Required

• Ability to travel to various offices or facility locations.

Affirmative Action/EEOC Statement

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Qualifications

Required education and experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles preferred
• 2+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations required

Preferred education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• At least five years managing all phases of the recruitment and hiring process.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• SHRMs Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Valid Driver’s License