Human Resources Generalist

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OPPORTUNITY
The Human Resources Generalist will support the Human Resources Department and Green Dot employees utilizing excellent customer service techniques and a passion for getting things right. The HR Generalist will serve as the point of contact to Green Dot employees and managers, providing guidance on Green Dot HR practices, HR policies, benefit offerings and leave of absence administration. As needed the HR Generalist may partner with managers to address employee complaints, grievances and investigations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
> Serve as the HR liaison for a set of locations by providing timely responses and solutions regarding HR related questions and issues
> Respond to school leadership and employee inquiries requiring HR guidance within 48 hours or less
> Visit school sites per annual schedule to educate and engage employees with Green Dot benefits and wellness offerings, including as needed interfacing with benefits carriers to resolve issues/questions
> Travel to school sites within the Los Angeles area as needed for employee engagement, investigations, paperwork, or compliance
> Be a conduit to the HR department regarding feedback from employees and managers; identify applicable themes and provide suggestions for continuous improvement projects
> Escalate issues and questions appropriately to ensure timely and accurate resolution, including, but not limited to, intake of employee complaints, grievances, and investigations
> Provide guidance to managers on how to effectively support their direct reports when taking a Leave of Absence (LOA) and/or Worker’s Compensation claim
> Handle the administrative documentation and processing of LOA and Worker’s Compensation
> Provide intake for ADA cases and escalate to senior HR team members as necessary
> Provide employees and managers guidance on a variety of HR processes including but not limited to new hire orientations, volunteers, job changes, separating from GDPSC, compensation scale placement, and credential requirements
> Support with the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with Onboarding Administrator to ensure hires are made in a timely manner and onboarded efficiently; collaborates with the credentials team to ensure new certificated hires have the correct certifications
> Support with new hire orientations
> Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
> Participate in employee terminations, and investigations as needed
> Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, authorizers, collective bargaining agreements, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
> Follow timeline and process established to notify employees and managers of potential non-compliance with credentials, TB, and training requirements
> Place non-compliant employees on administrative leaves of absence (e.g., credential, TB and/or training non-compliant) or terminate
> Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
> Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you:

> have a bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in Human Resources, Business or Business Administration
> have at least two years of human resources experience (required)
> have at least two years of experience working in a public school system (preferred)
> have excellent verbal and written communication skills
> have a foundational knowledge of labor law, including but not limited to wage and hour regulations, leave of absence legislation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
> possess excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
> have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
> are able to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
> are able to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
> are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
> are proficient with Workday, or have the ability to quickly become familiar with new HRIS systems
> are dependable, humble, have an open mind, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this position is $71,000 - $80,000. Opportunities for salary growth are available over time; however, offers near the upper end of the salary range are uncommon. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option (visit https://www.mygreendotbenefits.com/ for more information)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or on-going)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Potential for stipend work opportunities
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 15 days of paid time off during years 1-3 of service (20 days during years 4-6 and 25 days beyond 6 years of service)
> An additional 15 days (minimum) of paid time off each year for our Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Christmas and New Year’s holidays), as well as an additional 10 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*May be adjusted annually

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position for an April 2025 start date.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental
disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

Salary : $71,000 - $80,000