HR Generalist
"Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home."
Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Health + Home (IH+H) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IH+H currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
The HR Generalist is responsible for the coordination and administration of routine people operations. The role of the HR Generalist has both strategic and administrative responsibilities and plays a leading role in planning and carrying out important functions, such as handling leaves / accommodations, employee lifecycle maintenance, verifications of employment, Benefit / COBRA approvals, and EDD filings / audits. The starting salary for this role is $68,640 - $70,000, depending on experience. In office position at our Santa Ana, California Corporate Office.
Responsibilities
General Duties
- Support and monitor the Benefit / COBRA process, ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and deadlines.
- Partner with HR Business Partner on Workers' Compensation Claims.
- Respond and prepare all documents for employee leaves of absence / accommodations.
- Assist with the preparation of semi-monthly payroll processing.
- Act as support to HRIS implementation and administration.
- Provide general HR guidance and recommendations to staff and respond to HR inquiries.
Benefit Administration
Provide census data and benefits reports when neededReview and approve benefit enrollment for new hires in HRIS systemHelp monitor the COBRA process and ensure complianceAdminister employee health benefits and 401k enrollments, changes, and terminationsAssist in reviewing billings for accuracy and correct discrepanciesRespond to employee inquiries regarding benefit plansLeaves and Accommodations
Conduct interactive processes at sites according to accommodations requestsProcess EDD claimsTrack employee work status reports and determine availability to return to workProvide support in managing and administering leave / accommodation programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, CFRA, etc)Handling LOA personnel change documentationHRIS Management
Serve as company's HRIS administrator byUpdating information and maintaining files to ensure record-keeping requirements are met
Processing garnishments and medical child support ordersConducting quarterly audits to ensure proper functioning and accurate dataCustomizing system to fit company needsMaintain confidentiality and employee trust with sensitive informationRisk Management / Compliance
Assist HR Business Partner in managing Worker's Comp claims and requestsProcessing all workers compensation claims and conduct root cause analysis of injuries / issues and making recommendationsMaintaining all Worker's Comp records up to datePreferred Experience / Minimum Qualifications Required :
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.Minimum of 12 years of experience in a Human Resources or administrative support role.Knowledge of COBRA, Leave / Accommodation Laws, and general employment laws and regulations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HRIS systems.Strong organizational and time management skillsPreferred :
Master's degree in human resources or a related discipline.SHRM-CP or PHR Certification a plusPrior experience with HR compliance audits and onboarding documentation.Prior experience with UKG Ready a plusFamiliarity with reporting tools and data analysis for HR metricsBilingual communication skills.Benefits
Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Heatlh + Home (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the planDental and Vision InsuranceLife, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Health + HomeEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development Reimbursement401K with Company Matching15 days vacation PTO / year6 days sick PTO / year10 days holiday PTO / yearPotential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loan