Human Resources Generalist

Compensation: $29.00 - $36.00 per hour DOE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Vista, CA

At Lifeline Community Services the Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations while ensuring compliance with California employment laws. This position serves as a primary point of contact for employees and supervisors, providing guidance on HR policies, employee relations, leaves of absence, and performance management. The HR Generalist works closely with the Director of Human Resources to promote a positive, compliant, and mission-aligned workplace culture.

The incumbent in this position will perform the following duties and responsibilities along with other duties that may be assigned:

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and benefits
• Provide guidance to supervisors on performance management, corrective action, and documentation
• Support employee relations matters, including intake, fact-finding, and issue resolution
• Assist with workplace investigations in coordination with the Director of Human Resources
• Promote consistent application of policies and equitable employment practices

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening, interview scheduling, and reference checks
• Facilitate onboarding processes to ensure a smooth and compliant new hire experience
• Conduct new employee orientations and ensure completion of required documentation
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit interviews and separation documentation

• Administer and track leaves of absence, including CFRA, FMLA, PDL, workers’ compensation, and other applicable leaves
• Coordinate the interactive process for reasonable accommodations under ADA/FEHA
• Maintain accurate leave records and communicate leave status with employees and managers
• Ensure timely delivery of required notices and documentation

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and nonprofit regulations
• Coordinate required employee training, including California harassment prevention training
• Assist with policy updates, acknowledgments, and compliance audits
• Track licenses, certifications, and training requirements as applicable

• Partner with the HR Coordinator to maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping issue resolution
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee education
• Prepare reports, metrics, and documentation as requested

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of human resources experience
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience handling employee relations matters and leave administration
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems like Dayforce, Paycom, or ADP
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Experience supporting multi-site or program-based organizations

• Employee-centered approach
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and nonprofit values
• Problem Solving:
  Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions for organizational challenges.
• Discretion and Professionalism:
  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, HRIS, and payroll systems.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and life insurance 403b retirement…