HR Generalist_Pacific Time Zone

Job Overview

The HR Generalist serves as a partner to business leaders and employees, providing professional-level expertise across all areas of human resources. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in interpreting and applying HR policies, resolving complex employee issues, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company standards. The HR Generalist supports a multi-state workforce and plays a key role in shaping a fair, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

What You'll Focus On:

Recruitment

• Partner with hiring managers to define hiring needs, draft job descriptions, and manage the full recruitment process for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Evaluate candidates and make recommendations for hiring based on job-related criteria and organizational fit.

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Maintain HR records and data integrity within HRIS, ensuring compliance with data privacy and retention requirements.
• Conduct confidential investigations into employee complaints, conduct issues, or policy violations; prepare reports and recommendations.Interpret and apply federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.) to ensure compliance.
• Advise managers on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and termination decisions.

Performance management

• Coach managers through performance management.
• Partner with HR leadership to support employee engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives.

HR Operations

• Implement and communicate HR policies and procedures that align with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Serve as a key contributor to HR projects, system implementations, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Manage leave of absence cases (FMLA, ADA, personal leaves) by reviewing documentation, determining eligibility, and ensuring compliance.
• Support annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, providing education and communication to employees.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with proven ability to exercise independent judgment and handle sensitive matters.
• Solid understanding of multi-state employment law, leave administration, and compliance practices
• Solid knowledge of California employment law and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze situations, develop solutions, and influence decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; experience with Namely and Greenhouse.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Competencies:

• Judgment and Discretion: Uses independent judgment in managing employee matters and applying policy interpretations.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Maintains the highest level of trust and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Relationship Management: Builds credibility and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Business Acumen: Understands business operations and aligns HR strategies to organizational goals.
• Communication: Delivers clear, professional, and empathetic communication both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Work Condition:

• This position is remote in the Pacific Time Zone.
• Must be able to work for extended periods at a computer and participate in virtual meetings.
• Must be flexible to support employees across different timezones or to meet urgent HR needs
• The role may involve handling confidential and sensitive information that requires discretion and emotional resilience.
• Work involves periodic high-pressure situations requiring sound decision-making, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.

Disclaimer

• The job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to perform.
• The job duties and responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice.

What We Offer

• Salary range:$70K-$90K
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and option for additional employee-paid Life Insurance
• 100% employer-paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and option for additional employee-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company holidays
• Birthday off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)