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Lead Human Resources Generalist

McKinley Children's Center
San Dimas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – include short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position: Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Lead Human Resource Generalist performs a variety of highly responsible professional, technical, and analytical activities in support of McKinley’s Human Resources department across assigned areas such as Labor and Employee Relations, Recruitment/Onboarding, HR Data Analytics, Compliance, and Compensation.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $27.00 - $33.00 hourly rate (Based) on education and experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field, or a combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
  • Three years plus of experience in HR roles.
  • Prior experience in recruitment, employee relations, and compliance.
  • Prior experience using HRIS

COMPUTER/OFFICE SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Microsoft Office, Ability to type at 40 WPM
  • Ability to Learn and Apply Relevant HR Software
  • Knowledge of applicant tracking systems
  • Excellent Organizational Skills

PHYSICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
  • Ability to commute to various sites
  • Ability to lift 10 pounds for filing

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

  • DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
  • Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Responsible for managing the daily operations of the Human Resources department, including onboarding, benefits, assisting with employee relations, and ensuring compliance.
  • Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related issues, such as employee relations, benefits, and compensation.
  • Manage the performance reviews process.
  • Oversee onboarding activities, including new hire orientation, documentation, and equipment setup.
  • Support with the leave of absence process and the daily management of FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and Workers Comp to ensure employees understand the procedure (tracking, collecting benefits, workers’ compensation, interactive process, etc.).
  • Ensure that all documentation is completed and updated in accordance with Community Care Licensing or Office of Refugee Resettlement policies and regulations.
  • Ensure wage and hour compliance
  • Establish processes, standards, and best practices to ensure the Human Resources Department is compliant with federal and state laws.
  • Input and maintain personnel information into HRIS Software and personnel files.
  • All other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

  • Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives
  • Competitive pay
  • Several benefits options
  • Employee tuition reimbursement
  • Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.

Salary : $27 - $33

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