Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our organization’s Human Resources functions. The Sr. HR Generalist will own the delivery of our benefits and leave programs for our CA employees along with other Sr. HR Generalist responsibilities.

Qualification

• Responsible for executing HR strategies that drive firm-wide business objectives, reviews, analyzes, and recommends best practices to continuously improve HR service delivery.
• Partners with Sr. HR Manager to review, update, and communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other government regulations.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal HR policy interpretation.
• Manage employee on-boarding/off-boarding new hire orientation, training programs, employee terminations, and employee exit interviews.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of USCIS Form I-9; process I-9 certifications, reverifications, and E-Verify for new hires. Periodically audits I-9 Forms.
• Analyze employee headcount and turnover data, and identify patterns and potential improvements.
• Manage leaves of absence, facilitate leave requests, and maintain FMLA recordkeeping and eligibility tracking.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries, and manage yearly open enrollment, and other benefits-related programs.
• Support with annual compliance reporting (e.g., CA Pay Data, EEO-1 Component, and CA Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics Reporting).
• Conduct intake meetings for COVID-19 cases, contact tracing, protocols, and processes.
• Assist and provide support with visa and immigration programs to maintain compliance with USCIS regulations.
• Directly consult new hires on work visa transfer considerations: multiple work visa options to determine the best fit, international travel/visa applications, navigating notice/non-compete periods before joining, and any immediate permanent residence sponsorship needs.
• Coordinate regular work visa and green card reporting for HR Business Partners and prioritize reporting and immigration expense/budgeting requests.
• Assist with communication among various stakeholders as it pertains to general immigration information, assessments, and program policy questions.
• Assist with scheduling immigration meetings, and training, and provide support to teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in HR with at least 2 years of experience navigating the full-suite of US Leaves of Absence programs and immigration programs.
• Ability to drive and timely deliver end-to-end case management, from document collection and review, review of immigration petitions, communication of updates/delays to internal stakeholders, and ensuring accurate data in HRIS and case management system.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, resilient approach to work and ability to work well under pressure.
• Experience with Caribou or a similar immigration platform, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Strong engagement with all team members, demonstrating honesty and integrity, helping employees solve problems, and showing respect.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary