Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in employee relations/investigations.
• Experience consulting/advising stakeholders on employment law principles such as prohibited harassment, violence prevention, privacy and other relevant regulations, and investigations.
• Experience in performance management and advising on performance issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of ADA, COBRA, EEO, ERISA, FMLA/CFRA, HIPAA, ACA, Social Security, Workers Compensation, applicable federal and California state codes and disability programs, and other relevant regulations.
• Ability to establish cross-functional relationships at all levels.
• Ability to convey opinions and recommendations in both spoken and written communications.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to organize and analyze sometimes conflicting data.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Consults and advises employees and leaders on compliance with employment-related programs, policies and procedures, employment laws, employee relations matters, conflict resolutions, disciplinary processes and terminations.
• Conducts thorough and timely investigations into employee complaints and allegations of violations of employment policies.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records of employee relations cases.
• Provides coaching and guidance to managers and employees regarding employee relations issues, investigations and managing performance.
• Administers standardized employee performance review programs including probationary reviews and annual performance evaluations.
• Collaborates with HR and management to address and resolve employee concerns.
• Assesses best practices for investigations and performance management for implementation as agreed with HR leadership.
• Develops and implements employee relations programs and initiatives.
• Uses independent judgement to administer leaves of absence, medical accommodations and workers’ compensation claims in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Consults and collaborates with other Benefits team members and Payroll to ensure flawless administration of benefits and payroll for employees throughout their leave, accommodation or workers’ compensation claim as needed.
• Proactively liaises with third parties such as insurance and health and wellness service providers as needed to maintain an excellent standard of service delivery to employees needing a leave, accommodation or filing a workers’ compensation claim.
• Maintains proactive communication with management and HR leadership on status of all leave, accommodation, workers’ compensation or other welfare concerns.
• Maintains professional knowledge of relevant regulations and practices; assesses protocols and best practices in administering leaves, accommodations or workers’ compensation claims and makes recommendations to HR leadership for implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Some experience in benefits administration preferred.
• Law firm experience preferred.