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.