HR Generalist

Aston Carter • San Francisco, CA

6d • $38 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance. This role works closely with a small team to support the full employee lifecycle in a mission-driven environment. It is an onsite contract role in San Francisco, California, with a collaborative work environment that emphasizes community impact, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and a supportive culture. The role also contributes to HR projects and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of human resources experience; nonprofit or community-based organization experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Experience with recruiting activities such as job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
• Ability to maintain and organize personnel files in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple HR processes and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with HR administration tasks, including data entry and coordination with payroll.
• Ability to support employee relations and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with benefits administration and open enrollment support.
• Familiarity with ADP or similar HR and payroll platforms.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or community-focused environment.
• Strong commitment to supporting a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes, ensuring a smooth and compliant experience for staff.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, responding to employee inquiries, and coordinating with benefit providers.
• Assist with recruitment by preparing job postings, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Guide staff on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters, promoting a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Support training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance HR operations and employee experience.
• Perform HR administration tasks such as data entry and coordination with payroll as needed.
• Handle confidential HR information with discretion and professionalism.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off and leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level