HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST

Channel Islands YMCA•Carpinteria, CA

1d•$31 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist at the Channel Islands YMCA is responsible for fostering staff development, ensuring compliance with HR laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate employee records. This role involves handling employee relations, providing counseling, and supporting branch leadership with staff performance matters. The Generalist will also review terminations for compliance, assist in training development, design new systems to streamline HR processes, and serve as a back-up for payroll. The position requires adherence to established procedures, policies, and safety standards, and a commitment to ethical and professional conduct. The Channel Islands YMCA is dedicated to building an inclusive culture where all people belong and feel connected.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Knowledge of State and Federal HR laws
Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years’ previous work-related experience
PHR/SPHR Certification

Responsibilities

Fosters the development of staff at all levels in the organization
Maintains updated Employee Handbook, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources
Maintain accurate and updated files for all benefits, unemployment, LOA requests, worker’s comp claims, and any other areas required
Handles employee relations, counseling and supports branch leadership with staff performance matters
Review all terminations to ensure compliance with termination and off-boarding procedures
Assist department in training development and design of new systems to streamline HR processes
Serves as a back-up for payroll
Ensure compliance to established procedures, policies, and safety standards
Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner
Remain current with employment laws and regulations
Maintains an effective program of compliance with laws and regulations related to human resources and manages relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel
Other duties as assigned in your specific HR area