Human Resources Generalist

OBJECTIVE: We are seeking a detail-oriented and approachable Part-Time HR Generalist to join our Senior Services non-profit agency. The HR Generalist will support day-to-day human resources functions, helping us maintain a positive and compliant work environment while ensuring the smooth operation of our HR processes. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is looking to contribute at a critical senior services non-profit in a part time capacity.

KEY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Assist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews for various roles, including medical and administrative staff.
• Conduct reference checks and prepare job offers

Onboarding & Orientation:

• Oversee new employee onboarding, including processing paperwork, conducting orientation sessions, and ensuring all HR compliance requirements are met.
• Provide guidance to new employees on policies, procedures, and benefits.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employees' HR-related inquiries and concerns.
• Assist in resolving employee issues, facilitating conflict resolution, and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain and update employee files, ensuring compliance with healthcare-specific regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
• Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation for audits, regulatory inspections, and internal reviews.

Benefits Administration:

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.
• Help track and report on benefits usage and make sure employees are aware of their entitlements.

Training & Development:

• Assist with the coordination of ongoing training, including compliance training, customer service, volunteer certifications and professional development.

Payroll Management:

• Serve as a backup for day-to-day payroll-related tasks, including timekeeping, managing vacation accruals, processing bi-weekly payroll, and collaborating with employees to ensure accurate and timely data entry.

HR Projects & Improvement:

• Assist in implementing HR initiatives to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and overall agency efficiency.
• Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

· Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years’ experience in Human Resources; OR

· Associate’s Degree plus three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources; OR

· High School Diploma plus five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources with increasing responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• HR best practices, employment law, and healthcare-specific regulations (HIPAA, OSHA)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility

· Business English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and report and/or letter writing

· Project management

· Techniques for providing a high level of customer service

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and practices of human resources administration

· Interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work

· Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

· Communicate in English, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong focus on confidentiality and discretion.
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

· Handle information in a discreet and confidential manner

· Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

• SHRM Certified Practitioner

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Salinas, CA 93901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salinas, CA 93901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37