Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic partner to the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for supporting and administering a wide range of Human Resources functions, including payroll administration, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, HRIS administration, leave management, and special projects.

This position requires a highly skilled HR professional who can exercise independent judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, provide guidance to managers and employees, and serve as a key resource in supporting the Club's human resources operations. The Senior Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while fostering a positive employee experience and supporting organizational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll.
• Audit timecards, labor allocations, PTO balances, and payroll adjustments for accuracy.
• Review overtime, meal period penalties, and attendance reports.
• Partner with department managers to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Generate payroll reports and analytics for leadership.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA, and retirement plans.
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefit terminations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
• Maintain benefit records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions.
• Create and post job advertisements.
• Screen applicants and coordinate interviews.
• Conduct reference and background checks.
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding documentation.

Leave Administration

• Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Paid Family Leave, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation coordination.
• Maintain accurate leave documentation and records.
• Communicate with employees, managers, and third-party administrators regarding leave requests and return-to-work processes.

Compliance and HR Administration

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with policy development and employee handbook updates.
• Maintain personnel files and electronic employee records.
• Conduct internal HR audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate required labor law postings and employee notices.
• Track licenses, certifications, trainings, and required acknowledgments.

Performance Management and Training

• Assist with performance review administration and annual merit increase processes.
• Support leadership development and management training programs.
• Coordinate employee training initiatives and compliance training requirements.
• Prepare reports and metrics related to employee performance and development.

HRIS and Reporting

• Maintain employee information within HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports.
• Assist with HR technology implementation, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Support data integrity and reporting accuracy across systems.

Special Projects

• Participate in compensation studies, organizational development initiatives, and process improvement projects.
• Assist with employee surveys and engagement programs.
• Support strategic HR initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Knowledge of California employment law, wage and hour regulations, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and other employment-related laws.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise independent decision-making.