Human Resources Generalist

LHH is currently assisting a mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support day to day HR operations for a large, statewide employee population. This role, offers the opportunity to build structure, improve processes, and directly influence core HR service delivery.

This individual will partner with HR leadership and cross-functional team members to provide support in benefits, leave administration, employee relations, compliance, reporting, and general HR operational needs.

Work Environment

• Hybrid: 2 days onsite weekly

• No travel required

• Organization employs a highly regulated, bilingual workforce (Spanish-speaking exposure a plus)

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of HR Generalist experience (California experience required)

• Strong working knowledge of California labor law

• Experience supporting large employee populations (500+)

• Hands-on experience managing:

  • Benefits & leave administration

  • Employee relations and HR inquiries

  • Audits, compliance, and reporting

• Experience in nonprofit or highly regulated environments preferred

• Understanding of payroll (not processing)

• Experience with HRIS/HCM platforms; familiarity with UKG a plus

• Resume stability (ideally 3+ years across 12 employers; no long-term contract-only backgrounds)

• Ability to work onsite 2 days per week in South San Francisco

• Spanish language skills or experience supporting bilingual teams is a plus

Key Responsibilities- Benefits & Leave Administration

• Support day-to-day administration of leaves (CFRA, PDL, FMLA, PWFA, etc.)

• Collaborate with managers on accommodations (FEHA/ADA)

• Follow up with employees regarding leave status, benefits, premiums, and related inquiries

• Provide guidance on wage replacement programs

• Support open enrollment and new hire benefits onboarding

• Serve as backup for Benefits/Leave Specialists

Employee Experience & Relations

• Respond to employee questions and resolve HR inquiries

• Facilitate new hire orientations twice monthly

• Support exit interviews and trend analysis

• Assist with engagement and wellness initiatives

HR Operations & Projects

• Assist with job description updates

• Support compliance and process-improvement projects

• Generate HR reports (headcount, turnover, metrics)

• Assist with audits and broader department initiatives

Technology

• Currently using Kronos / Pay Entry

• Transitioning to UKG

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• HR certifications (PHR/SPHR) a plus, not required

Pay Range: $85,000-$90,000 annually

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• The California Fair Chance Act


• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance


• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers


• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance”

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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