HR Generalist

Join Our Growing Team at Butler Armsden Architects

Butler Armsden Architects is thriving, with an expanding portfolio of exceptional projects across San Francisco and the Bay Area. From high-end modern residences to meticulous historic renovations, we are continuously pushing the boundaries of custom residential design—and we’re looking for a talented individual to support our team in an HR function.

We are not only looking at candidates for their ability to meet the position they are interviewing for, we are also projecting the next five years of their career trajectory. We look at the totality of the person to ensure a hand-in-glove fit with our core values.

We need someone to support our staff in their growth through various touch points. Our annual review cycle is tailored to each staff member to ensure that the channels of communication are always open and feedback is clear. We work with staff to set goals that align with their growth in both the short and long term. Strategically scheduled check‑ins throughout the year help to ensure that they have the ability to navigate their journey with clarity.

Our support goes beyond facilitating their development as a professional in the industry. We also foster an environment for personal connection through activities led by our DEI committee, an annual awards ceremony, company happy hours, anniversary celebrations, and more. Our Coffee with a Teammate program pairs staff each month for a conversation at any of the nearby cafes where they can get to know their colleagues outside of the day‑to‑day office setting.

We are looking for someone to continue fostering our culture of creativity, independence, and hands‑on learning. This person will buy into the collaborative environment by creating seamless communication across all teams and levels. You will have the opportunity to shape an evolving culture and add your own experience from successful initiatives to a team of open‑minded individuals.

The HR Generalist, in partnership with the CEO, will be responsible for supporting the development, and then the implementation and administration of effective HR operations including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, payroll and benefits, performance and career conversations, compensation, leaves of absences, professional development, employee experience, compliance, and employment policies and practices. The HR Generalist supports employee engagement events and activities, contributing to a positive employee experience and strong sense of community across the organization.

• Support HR structures and processes that will improve the employee experience, support operations, streamline administration and improve overall productivity
• Suggest ways to improve employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR operations and communications; provide dedicated and effective advice to employees that covers absence and health issues, employee concerns and suggestions, and other employee‑relations matters
• Assist with the recruitment process by screening applications, coordinating interviews, posting jobs to targeted job sites, conducting reference checks, and issuing offer letters
• Prepare workflow, documentation, and communications for smooth on and offboarding process; coordinate and document exit interview findings
• Prepare and process semi‑monthly payroll, including reviewing hours and entering deductions and benefits enrollments/changes; enter 401(k) contributions
• Oversee employee benefits and wellness programs; assist with benefits open enrollment timelines, deliverables, and communications
• Coordinate the performance and career development process; prepare surveys and compile survey data; support communications and performance cycle timelines
• Assist with compiling accurate compensation data for submission to compensation market data surveys; assist with updating of job architecture structure and supporting tools and resources for managers and employees; field general compensation questions from managers and employees
• Coordinate leaves of absence with employees; provide LOA documentation to employee
• Support training and development…