HR Generalist

We are seeking a dedicated HR Generalist to join our team! This position plays a crucial role in supporting various HR functions, including recruitment and onboarding, benefits and leave administration, compliance, culture building, JEID integration, HR data management, and coordinating bi-annual performance reviews. This position requires a strong understanding of human resource management; familiarity and ability to interpret state, regional, and local employment laws and regulation; and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to foster a positive organizational culture aligned with our mission and values. This individual must be able to act with discretion and with good judgement.

This position is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Director of Finance and Operations. Regular travel to the office is required.

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations

Location: San Francisco, CA; hybrid

Compensation: $78,200 - $86,500 annually

RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Lifecycle
Manage recruitment process through our recruitment system, including working with manager to develop job posting, initial candidate screening, interview coordination through to hire.
Design and execute new employee onboarding plans, including a welcoming new hire process for each new employee that integrates them into the organization culture, completion of all new hire paperwork, and enrollment into org-wide systems along with any necessary basic training.
Monitor and track compliance training.
Coordinate and support bi-annual Performance Review and annual compensation benchmarking processes.
Support and develop proactive efforts to promote a positive and engaging work environment.
Develop and support recognition program, such as birthdays, work celebrations, life milestones, etc.
Support org-wide monthly staff meeting, including meeting room reservation, location for all-staff offsites, snacks and meals, A/V, etc.
Administer bi-annual culture survey and gather results for management review.
Be a trusted partner to staff on questions, concerns, and issues. Build effective relationships across all levels to effectively drive our mission forward.
Work with staff and management to resolve employee complaints and grievances. Work with third-party external advisors as needed.
Manage offboarding process, including exit interview and coordination with exiting employee.

Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (JEID)
Support implementation of organizational JEID plan.
Facilitate JEID training and learning discussions.
Support senior management in holding staff and organization accountable to employing an equity and inclusion lens in our external and internal work.

Administration and Compliance
Prepare and process payroll, ensuring proper approval and review.
Benefits administration, including open enrollment, benefits review, staffing changes, and audits.
Support leave administration.
Prepare and deliver training to supervisors on general employment laws, such as meal and rest breaks, overtime, etc.
Stay updated on employment law and regulations.
Regularly review and update company policies and employment laws.
Maintain and update employee handbook.
Collaborate with Director of Finance and Operations and Executive Director on efforts to develop and implement new policies, procedures, and plans.
Manage compliance documentation and reporting.
Maintain and refine human resource information system database (Paylocity).
Maintain accurate employee records through data management and data entry in the database.
Ensure hardcopy and digital records are maintained according to the organization’s document retention policy.
Generate reports and presentations from the organization’s database.
Other duties as assigned, with some occasional evening and weekend duties required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

4+ years of relevant experience in human resources.
PHR or SHRM HR certification preferred.
Associate’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience required.
Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
Experience in recruitment and onboarding, employe relations, and benefits administration.
Experience and enthusiasm with Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity programs.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to analyze research and data to problem solve and make informed decisions.
Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation.
Strong project management skills
Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
Experience with Paylocity preferred.
Familiarity with other human resource databases and other tools.
Experience with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Asana, and other similar tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
High integrity: ability to maintain confidentiality, operate with discretion, and make sound judgements.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage various human resource tasks simultaneously.
Commitment to California State Parks Foundation’s mission
Collaborative team player who pitches in to do what needs to be done

JUSTICE, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND DIVERSITY:

At California State Parks Foundation, our mission is protecting and preserving the California state park system, for the benefit of all. We believe that California’s state parks are essential to the health, happiness, and quality of life for all Californians. If we truly are to benefit all, we must address justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity (JEID) in our work. While the process of integrating JEID may not be easy, we are full of hope regarding our vision for a future California state park system that engages a broad audience and is welcoming and accessible to all. We commit to fostering an organizational culture that celebrates learning and growth, leans into difficult conversations and feedback, values connection to each other, and sustains staff and board members’ well-being and sense of belonging.

COMPENSATION: This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $78,200 - $86,500.

BENEFITS: Employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, acupuncture/chiropractic, participation in 401k retirement plan with match after one year of service, employee life, accidental, long- and short-term disability insurance, participation in pre-tax commuter benefits and flexible spending account, health and wellness and hybrid office stipend after 6 months of employment, paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, birthday holiday, and sick time.