HR Generalist

HR Generalist
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
Schedule: fully onsite | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Duration: temp-to-hire
Salary: $30/hr-$35/hr

Job Description: Supporting the HR department/~170 employees with benefits administration, compliance, compensation, talent acquisition, and employee relations, ensuring HR operations are efficient, accurate, and compliant with California and federal employment laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Benefits & Leave Administration
* Serve as primary liaison the organization's benefits broker, to manage health, dental, vision, HSA, and retirement plans.
* Administer benefits using Paychex, ensuring timely and accurate enrollment, changes, and terminations.
* Coordinate monthly new hire enrollments and annual open enrollment processes.
* Conduct biweekly audits to ensure accurate payroll deductions and vendor payments.
* Advise managers and employees on eligibility and type of leave available, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, FEHA, bereavement leave, sick leave, and other applicable statutory or organizational leave policies.
* Track leave status and ensure updates are obtained at least every 30 days for employees who have not yet returned to work.

Workers' Compensation & Accommodations
* Collaborate with managers to ensure timely reporting of workplace injuries and receipt of incident details.
* Submit completed forms and documentation to the third-party claims administrator.
* Support the HR Director in managing the workers' compensation process by handling day-to-day claims coordination, documentation, and communication.
* Maintain compliance with California workers' compensation laws and internal protocols.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
* Support the recruitment process by assisting with new hire orientation, particularly benefits education and documentation, in the absence of the recruiter
* Provide backup coverage for the recruiter during absences, including onboarding tasks and benefits-related training
* Assist the Payroll Manager with electronic onboarding and payroll setup through the Paychex Flex system when needed

Compliance & HR Operations
* Ensure HR practices comply with California labor laws, federal regulations (FMLA, ACA, ERISA), and nonprofit standards.
* Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with HIPAA and EEOC guidelines.

Employee Relations
* Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees seeking guidance on workplace concerns, policies, or interpersonal issues.
* Address employee grievances with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the HR Director as appropriate.
* Support the HR Director in employee relations matters by conducting initial fact-finding, gathering documentation, and assisting with follow-up actions related to complaints, performance issues, or policy violations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.