HR Operations Specialist

The Good Seed CDC•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Good Seed Community Development Corporation (Good Seed CDC), a mission-driven nonprofit serving underserved communities in Southern California, is hiring an HR Operations Specialist to manage day-to-day human resources processes for a multidisciplinary workforce across programs and locations. The specialist will coordinate recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, personnel records, compliance, and HR reporting, partnering closely with executive leadership and program managers. The role is based on-site in Los Angeles, California, with daily in-person attendance Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The engagement begins with an initial 60-day contract, followed by a transition to a permanent role. The position is nonexempt and pays $60,000 annually. During the first 90 days, the specialist is expected to assess HR files, hiring processes, employee records, and compliance priorities; establish reliable tracking for onboarding, training, documentation, and recurring deadlines; improve coordination and response times among HR, managers, and employees; and present a prioritized HR operations improvement plan to executive leadership.

Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive, hands-on human resources experience.
Working knowledge of California employment law and practical HR compliance.
Experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, personnel administration, payroll, and benefits coordination.
Strong organization, judgment, confidentiality, and communication skills, with independent follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR or payroll information systems.
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, organizational psychology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Ability to commute to the Los Angeles work location for daily in-person attendance.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of HR experience.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification.
Nonprofit, behavioral health, healthcare, housing, or social-services experience.
Experience with multi-site teams, remote staff, HRIS tools, and process improvement.
Familiarity with publicly funded programs and related personnel documentation.

Responsibilities

Manage daily HR workflows, personnel files, employment changes, leave tracking, and offboarding.
Maintain accurate and confidential records, job descriptions, forms, checklists, and employee agreements.
Standardize HR processes, respond to staff and managers, and identify opportunities for workflow improvements, automation, and operational consistency.
Coordinate job postings, applicant screening, interviews, references, offers, and hiring documentation.
Partner with program leadership on staffing needs, vacancies, and recruitment priorities.
Coordinate background checks, employment eligibility verification, orientation, and required training; track recruiting pipelines and onboarding completion.
Respond professionally to employee concerns and refer sensitive matters to appropriate leadership or advisors.
Support performance reviews, coaching documentation, corrective actions, separation procedures, workplace concerns, and grievance documentation, helping ensure consistent application of HR policies.
Coordinate payroll inputs, timesheets, attendance, leave balances, and discrepancy resolution.
Assist employees with benefits enrollment and eligibility changes, and coordinate with vendors.
Maintain compensation and employment status records and monitor payroll-related deadlines.
Support administrative tracking for remote employees and contractors, including international contractors where applicable.
Support compliance with federal, California, and applicable local employment requirements.
Track mandatory training, certifications, personnel documentation, notices, and policy acknowledgments.
Support record readiness for funder reviews, audits, and program-specific personnel requirements.
Monitor wage-and-hour, leave, meal/rest break, and classification processes, escalating complex legal issues.
Maintain HR databases and secure digital records using Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, and HR platforms.
Produce regular reports on staffing, turnover, recruitment, onboarding, and training compliance.
Coordinate with leadership and IT to improve data accuracy, access controls, and HR processes.
During the first 90 days, assess HR operations, establish reliable tracking, improve coordination and response times, and present an improvement plan to executive leadership.