HR Generalist - CA
San Francisco, CA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment and Staffing
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process: job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding, offboarding, conducting write up/termination, exit interviews.
- Develop and maintain job descriptions and organizational charts.
- Partner with hiring managers to forecast and plan staffing needs.
Employee Relations
- Conduct monthly site visits to onsite employees to support engagement and address any concerns.
- Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Promote a positive and respectful workplace environment.
- conduct investigations and recommend appropriate actions regarding employee issues.
- Process and manage worker's compensation claims, including coordination with insurance providers and ensuring proper documentation and follow-up.
- Implement employee retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve morale.
- Conduct team member surveys, analyze the data and help execute initiative that lead to positive outcomes.
- Investigate how we can become/be voted 'best places to work' 'top workplace' etc. (optional, but all of the REITs love shouting this stuff out, and I know our team loves us.)
Performance Management
- Implement and manage performance review processes.
- Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans and employee development.
- Track and report on KPIs related to performance management.
Compensation and Benefits
- Oversee and process payroll administration and ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage employee benefits programs including health, retirement, and leave policies.
- Research and recommend competitive compensation and benefits structures.
Compliance and Policy Development
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain employee handbook and HR policies; communicate updates as needed.
- Manage audits, reporting, and recordkeeping in accordance with legal requirements.
HR Systems and Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and SharePoint.
- Prepare regular reports on HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism).
- Optimize HR processes through technology and process improvements.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Develop and implement DEI strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with leadership to integrate DEI principles into recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and career development processes.
- Conduct DEI training sessions and workshops to promote awareness and understanding.
- Monitor and analyze DEI metrics to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
- Serve as a resource and advisor on DEI matters to all levels of the organization.
Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Develop and lead community outreach programs that align with company values and DEI goals.
- Partner with local nonprofits and community organizations to create volunteer opportunities and philanthropic initiatives.
- Organize company-wide events such as donation drives, volunteer days, and fundraising campaigns.
- Promote employee participation in community service activities and recognize contributions.
- Track and report on community engagement metrics to evaluate impact and inform future initiatives
Education & Experience
- Between 2- 5 years experience.