HR Generalist

Harbor Community Clinic•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist will report directly to the Human Resources Manager and will be responsible for supporting day-to-day human resources operations with a primary focus on full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and personnel records management. The Human Resources Generalist will manage the recruitment process from requisition through onboarding, maintain accurate and audit-ready employee records, and provide administrative support across HR functions including benefits, leaves of absence, and compliance-related processes. The Human Resources Generalist must perform all duties with independence, professionalism, precision, and confidentiality while supporting HarborCHC’s mission and operational needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Minimum 3–5 years of Human Resources experience with hands-on responsibility in recruitment and HR administration
Demonstrated experience managing or supporting full-cycle recruitment processes
Required: Recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP platform)
Experience maintaining employee records and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to independently manage recruitment and administrative HR functions with minimal supervision
Adheres to all HarborCHC’s policies and procedures.
Conducts self in a manner that represents HarborCHC’s core values at all times.
Must possess a solid commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of HarborCHC.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
Communicates regularly with his/her immediate supervisor about departmental and HarborCHC concerns.
Consistently reports to work prepared to perform the duties of the position.
Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all data and information.
Demonstrates integrity and accountability for duties and responsibilities.
Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must successfully complete post-offer background screening and verification requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a community clinic or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Independently manage full-cycle recruitment including requisition creation, job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer administration
Partner with hiring managers to support efficient and timely hiring processes (managers conduct interviews)
Prepare and issue offer letters; conduct reference checks and initiate background screenings
Coordinate and manage onboarding process, ensuring completion of all pre-employment requirements
Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready personnel files; scan and upload employee documentation into ADP Workforce Now
Conduct regular audits of employee records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and FQHC requirements
Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, terminations, and status changes
Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries; assist with Open Enrollment
Assist with leave of absence administration including tracking and coordination of required documentation
Process and manage incoming HR-related mail and documentation, including Employment Development Department (EDD) requests such as unemployment insurance (UI) and state disability insurance (SDI) claims
Coordinate employee-related logistics such as onboarding materials, badges, and system access
Maintain and update job descriptions and HR documentation
Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources department
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Human Resources operations