Human Resources Generalist

Smith Chason College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Chason College is seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist to manage the full employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration and compliance. The role supports a fully remote team with work in California and Arizona, requiring strong knowledge of CA employment law and HR best practices.

You will handle recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and payroll partnership, while maintaining accurate HRIS records and ensuring a welcoming,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of HR generalist experience, CA 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.
• Payroll experience preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, BambooHR, Rippling).

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).

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Organizational skills

HR generalist experience

CA employment law knowledge

PHR/SHRM certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

BambooHR

Rippling

Job description

Fully Remote Southern California or Phoenix Arizona

Description

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