People And Culture Senior Generalist

People & Culture Senior Generalist

Employment Classification:
Full-Time;
Hourly;
Non-Exempt

Reports to:

People & Culture Partner

Department:
People & Culture

• Collaborate with P&C leadership to align employee relations initiatives with organizational goals, culture, and values
• Coach leaders on proactive employee engagement and team development practices
• Provide guidance and support to managers and team members on conflict resolution, discipline, performance issues, and policy interpretation
• Participate in complex and sensitive employee relations investigations, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance
• Analyze trends in employee relations data and recommend proactive solutions
• Serve as a thought partner for continuous improvement in employee engagement and retention strategies

• Conduct new employee People & Culture orientations and participate in the full onboarding experience
• Facilitate the off-boarding process including creating all paperwork, final checks, and conducting exit interviews

• Accurately process the Orangewood Foundation, Samueli Academy, and Youth Connected Program semi-monthly payrolls as scheduled
• Maintain comprehensive notes throughout the pay period to document items that impact payroll
• Review timecards for completion and accuracy, make payroll changes, make payroll benefit deduction updates, and complete all payroll checklist steps and reports
• Provide the payroll check register for approval and submit the payroll before deadline

• Participate in the coordination of the open-enrollment process, assist employees with benefit enrollments, new hire enrollments, and qualifying life events
• Assist with leave of absence coordination and work with the COBRA & FSA vendor
• Assist with annual benefit reporting requirements
• Review, approve, and send new hire enrollments to payroll
• Receive and review the carriers’ file feed reports weekly and follow up with the carriers as needed

• Ensure consistent application of company policies and practices across locations and departments
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and contract requirements
• Maintain employee records to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Pull reports and documents requested by all auditors throughout the year
• Attend audit meetings when requested

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Some college required
• Minimum four years’ experience in human resources
• Minimum two years’ experience managing employee relations issues, and investigations
• Payroll processing experience required. Paylocity experience a plus
• Ability to handle confidential matters and information
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing HRIS systems
• Strong administrative, organization skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting oneself at staff meetings
• Demonstrated experience in handling multiple assignments and meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications:
  Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Position requires DMV clearance
• Pre-employment screenings include criminal background checks, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, drug screen, and previous employment verification
• A Plum.io assessment is required part of the application process, and your application will not be considered complete until the assessment is submitted
• Understanding of and passion for the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values

• Primarily an in-office position with 1-2 days’ work from home
• Flexibility to work nights/weekends occasionally to support housing staff
• Position may require use of personal vehicle. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending and lifting up to approximately 15 lbs.
• Modification to work schedule may be made based on needs of the Foundation
• Medical – Blue Shield HMO & PPO + HRA
• Vision (Eye Med Network)
• FSA – Healthcare & Dependent Care
• Mental Health through Headspace (virtual & in person therapy…