U Brands is a design-forward stationery company in Orange County, CA. We are currently seeking an energetic and talented individual to join our team! The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for several human resource activities supporting the organization through work including staffing/recruiting, employee relations, and coordinating training activities.

Work Environment:  This will be a hybrid role, working 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Staffing/Recruiting

• Proactively source, build and maintain a stream of qualified candidates through various recruiting and sourcing techniques.
• Conduct phone screens and in-person interviews.
• Develops offer letters
• Develops onboarding and orientation plans for new hires.

Benefits Administration

• Administers employee benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, accident, etc.
• Assist employees with new employee benefits orientation and enrollment, and with benefit changes, life events, and terminations.
• Complete 5500 filings, Summary Annual Report distribution, and 1095 reporting.
• Works with Benefits Manager to set up and manage open enrollment in HRIS system, including updating benefit plans and rate changes and facilitating the transfer of election files to carriers.
• Maintain user guides & training materials for benefits administration and usage.

Manager Guidance and Employee Relations

• Provide support and counseling to managers and employees regarding personnel issues, problem solving and dispute resolution.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.

Training and Development

• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
• Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.

Employee Engagement

• Maintains and updates the Smead Insights intranet site.
• Manages Smead’s employee recognition program.
• Act as an ambassador of the company values and culture 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruiting, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably UKG
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to ensure complete support and understanding.
• Ability to identify and solve problems using and adjusting tactics as appropriate to the situation.
• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals, including the ability to focus personal and team efforts to achieve key business objectives and improve organizational performance.

Job Type: Full-time / Exempt 

Schedule: Monday to Friday (8 hours)

Comprehensive employee benefit program that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401k plan, profit sharing, 11 paid holidays and PTO.