Human Resource Generalist

Overview

Human Resource GeneralistHourly Pay $29.00Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist, under direction of the Human Resources Generalist Lead, provides day-to-day human resources support across a variety of HR functions, including onboarding, data management, and participation in special projects or initiatives. This role serves as a resource for employees and managers, helping to ensure a positive employee experience while supporting the organization's HR policies, programs, and procedures. The HR Generalist works closely with the HR team to maintain accurate records and coordinate HR activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and administer the new hire onboarding process, including preparing onboarding materials, facilitating orientation sessions, ensuring completion of required employment documentation, coordinating system and facility access, and serving as a primary point of contact to help new employees successfully transition into the organization.

Handles all administrative tasks for transfer, promotions, terminations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information system (HRIS); audits all work for accuracy and compliance.

Coordinate with payroll department to ensure the timely and accurate processing of final wages.

Summarize and report regional payroll information to identify trends or discrepancies and provide management with data for workforce planning and costs.

Support the daily operations of the HR department by assisting with programs, processes, and initiatives and providing input to improve departmental effectiveness. Respond to employee questions and concerns regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment matters, while helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Update, audit, and maintain physical and electronic employee files, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and compliant.

Verify accuracy of time/attendance data and payroll records, leveraging strong excel skills to compute and check data.

Communicate professionally, effectively, and timely with employees, managers, and candidates through written and verbal interactions.

Prioritize, organize, and manage workload effectively to ensure assignments are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.

Completes special projects, as assigned; may conduct research and develop and organize information.

Provide guidance, interpretation and support to employees and business leaders on Think Together policies, procedures, and best practices.

Create and maintain data entry/tracking sheets as needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• Review all work for quality and accuracy prior to submitting.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of employee and organizational information by appropriately handling sensitive data, adhering to applicable data privacy laws and regulations, and following established record
• retention, access, and information security protocols. If needed, provide program support at site.
• Contributes to employee morale and company culture.
• Works closely with HRG Lead to ensure all HR duties are executed accurately and timely.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 1 year of Human Resources experience, customer service, or related experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and use information to support business decisions.
• Working knowledge of California employment law.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check).
• Provide and maintain a clear tuberculosis (TB) test throughout employment.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• While driving may not be a regular requirement, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle related to work location requirements must maintain, and provide Human Resources, proof of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite

Standard office equipment and internet-based applications

Proficient in ADP and employment eligibility systems

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.