Senior HR Generalist: Compliance & Benefits

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

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.