Human Resources (HR) Generalist

MERCY HOUSE • Oxnard, CA

1d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist supports employee relations, onboarding, recruitment, training, workers’ compensation, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. The role works closely with site leadership and HR partners, providing accessible support to staff and leaders and helping ensure new hires receive effective training, leaders understand compliance expectations, and HR processes are consistently followed.

The HR Generalist regularly visits program locations throughout Ventura County and Santa Barbara County, with some travel to Orange County as needed. Site visits include staff and leadership check-ins, safety and compliance walk-throughs, and support for staff questions and operational needs. The position also contributes to staff development, workers’ compensation processes, recruitment activities, policy communication, recordkeeping, and HR process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Proven experience in an HR role.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High reliability, responsibility, and attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Ventura County and Santa Barbara County, with some travel to Orange County as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, compliance, or investigations.
• Data analysis skills related to tracking HR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support management and HR partners with employee relations matters, disciplinary documentation and discussions, and workplace investigations.
• Maintain thorough and confidential employee relations documentation.
• Support recruitment by assisting with job postings, applicant tracking, hiring-manager coordination, candidate communications, scheduling, and interview logistics.
• Assist with pre-employment processes, including background checks, reference checks, and new-hire documentation.
• Support a positive and consistent onboarding process and coordinate with site leads to arrange effective training and shadowing for new hires.
• Conduct facility tours for new hires, including reviewing safety features such as fire panels, emergency water shut-off locations, and fire suppression systems.
• Provide additional onboarding time for leadership staff to review expectations and reporting procedures as needed.
• Assess training needs and identify employee and leadership development opportunities.
• Conduct and support training sessions, primarily for leadership and management, on workers’ compensation awareness and injury reporting, professional communication, disciplinary processes and documentation, and workplace violence prevention.
• Adapt provided training materials to organizational needs and travel as needed for training sessions and leadership meetings.
• Guide leaders on workers’ compensation injury-reporting requirements, documentation, and timelines; provide reference materials; and assist with paperwork and case communications.
• Support interactive process discussions and reasonable accommodation requests.
• Visit program locations throughout Ventura County and Santa Barbara County to check in with staff and leadership, conduct safety and compliance observations, identify and appropriately escalate concerns, and reinforce training and safe practices.
• Apply working knowledge of employment law related to conduct, attendance, and disciplinary matters, and follow handbook policies and HR leadership guidance.
• Assist with implementing and communicating policy updates and HR initiatives, coordinating with HR partners for clarification as needed.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation and respond to correspondence related to EDD, disability, and employment verifications.
• Participate in internal meetings about management issues, liabilities, and program concerns, and attend monthly program trainings to learn about program operations, staff concerns, and compliance processes.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings; maintain current professional knowledge through training, seminars, and review of HR publications.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and operational efficiency; participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level