HR Generalist - with Great Benefits

Screen candidates and conducts interviews in hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

· Designing job descriptions, sourcing candidates through databases, conducting new hire interviews.

· Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

· Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

· Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

· Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

· Completes request verification of employment, wage audits, unemployment compensation claims.

· Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, and terminations.

· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems. Conform to organizational ethics by demonstrating professionalism and sensitivity when interacting with employees and clients.

· Create and promote an environment conducive to teamwork.

· Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

· At least one year of human resource experience preferred.

· SHRM-CP or PHR a plus.

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 City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.