Human Resources Generalist

At PADI, we’re passionate about creating a workplace experience that reflects our global community, collaborative, adventurous, and purpose-driven. As the HR Generalist, you’ll play a key role in bringing that experience to life for our employees.

This role is responsible for supporting the full employee journey, from recruiting great talent and creating seamless onboarding experiences, to supporting employees throughout their time with PADI and ensuring thoughtful, compliant offboarding. You’ll also support benefits administration, leave of absence management, and day-to-day HR operations, all while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

(Other duties may be assigned)

Recruitment Talent Acquisition

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer support.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and deliver an efficient, high-quality hiring experience.
• Ensure a positive and engaging candidate experience from application through offer.
• Track recruiting activity and identify opportunities to improve hiring processes and outcomes.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate onboarding to ensure new hires feel welcomed, prepared, and connected from day one.
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews, system access removal, and final documentation.
• Maintain and update employee records, including promotions, transfers, and other employment changes.
• Keep employee documentation accurate, organized, and aligned with company policies and applicable regulations.

Benefits Administration

• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits questions.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to resolve issues and ensure smooth program delivery.
• Assist with open enrollment planning, communications, and execution.

HR Data Management & Compliance

• Maintain HRIS data integrity, ensuring employee records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage tracking and completion of required employee training programs ensuring compliance and up-to-date records.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Leave of Absence Administration

• Administer employee leaves of absence in compliance with applicable laws.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators to manage leave processes effectively.
• Track leave cases, maintain documentation, and ensure timely communication and compliance.

Employee Experience Support

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions, providing responsive, thoughtful, and solution-oriented support.
• Assist with employee relations matters
• Support employee engagement initiatives, programs, and company events that foster connection and community.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Human Resources, with exposure to multiple functional areas
• Experience working with California-based employees and familiarity with California employment practices.

Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of HR best practices and California employment requirements.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate employee questions and challenges effectively.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• People-first mindset with a passion for creating a positive employee experience.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

(Preferred but not required)

• Experience in a multi-state or global organization.
• Passion for ocean conservation, travel, or outdoor lifestyle communities.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1966, PADI has spent nearly six decades shaping the future of scuba diving, consistently raising the bar for the industry we love. We know who we are as a company, yet we continually evolve, keeping our mission fresh, modern, and relevant. One thing that never changes is our commitment to being “The Way the World Learns to Dive.”

With over 30 million divers certified worldwide, more than any other scuba diving agency, we are proud to live our purpose every day: Seek Adventure, Save the Ocean.

We foster a work environment that values individual contributions while thriving on collaboration to achieve shared business objectives. Our leadership team supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible hours and comprehensive benefits.

If this role excites you and you meet the requirements above, we would love to get to know you! Learn more about us at https://www.padi.com/

Please note that PADI collects personal information relating to its candidates for employment to manage the recruitment process. The organization is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. To view PADI's Privacy Notice please go to https://www.padi.com/ccpa-notice