Senior Human Resources Generalist

We have a medium-sized fast-paced Non-profit seeking a strong Sr HR Generalist to join their team!

Snapshot of the role:

• 5-days onsite in their El Segundo location
• Pay is up to $45/hr (DOE)
• Temp to hire!
• Great benefits once converted such as tuition loan forgiveness!
• Newly created position with room for growth

We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our client’s team!

In this role, you will perform advanced HR functions with a high level of confidentiality, independent judgment, and operational excellence. The HR Generalist leads full-cycle talent acquisition, onboarding compliance, benefits and CalPERS administration, leave management, HR reporting, and supervisor training. You will also provide workflow direction and technical guidance to the HR Specialist, ensuring smooth execution of HR processes across the organization.

This is a key role for a proactive, solutions-driven HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to high-performance HR service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for all roles, including sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers
• Build recruitment pipelines with universities, community groups, and professional associations
• Manage internal promotional opportunities with transparency and timely communication

Onboarding & HR Compliance

• Oversee completion of onboarding requirements (I-9, background checks, HRIS setup, policy acknowledgments, compliance documentation)
• Track and support probationary periods to ensure consistent documentation and communication

Benefits & CalPERS Administration

• Administer health, dental, vision, EAP, and ancillary benefit plans
• Process CalPERS enrollments, separations, and service credit adjustments in partnership with Finance
• Support planning and implementation of Open Enrollment

Leave of Absence / ADA / Workers’ Compensation

• Coordinate the interactive process, medical certifications, light-duty assignments, and return-to work steps
• Ensure timely completion of all compliance notifications and documentation

Employee Relations (Confidential)

• Conduct initial fact-finding and documentation of employee relations concerns
• Provide coaching on performance expectations and policy interpretation
• Escalate complex matters to the HR Manager

HR Reporting & Workforce Analytics

• Run advanced HRIS reports to identify workforce trends
• Support dashboard development tracking recruitment, turnover, leave usage, and compliance outcomes

Workflow Direction

• Provide operational guidance and technical direction to the HR Specialist
• No direct supervisory authority

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (HR, Business, Public Administration, Psychology, or related field)
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible HR experience
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and compliance standards
• Experience with benefits and leave management
• CalPERS experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in HRIS reporting and data analysis
• Excellent communication, judgment, and emotional intelligence
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 18 months)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred