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HR Generalist

Los Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Mar 2025

💰 $68,000/yr($60,000/yr – $68,000/yr)

About the role

Mission Statement

Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.

Job Summary

The HR Generalist is a vital partner in championing our mission and preserving a workplace culture that fosters healing, inclusiveness, and growth. In our fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this role manages a variety of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and leave management. Additionally, the HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership, ensuring compliance, supporting employee development, and driving initiatives that enhance engagement and safety. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a meaningful impact by building strong relationships, solving challenges, and creating an exceptional employee experience in alignment with our values and vision.

Key Responsibilities

Leave of Absence Administration:
- Manage the administration of leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, and other state-specific leave programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Act as the point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave requests and accommodation.
Workers Compensation Administration:
- Oversee the workers' compensation process, including reporting claims and liaising with insurance providers.
- Collaborate with employees, managers, and insurance adjusters to ensure efficient claims resolution.
- Analyze workplace injury trends and recommend strategies to enhance workplace safety.
Recruitment:
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates.
- Partner with hiring managers to create job descriptions and address hiring needs.
- Conduct new hire orientations and ensure onboarding processes are seamless and effective.

Benefits Administration:
- Oversee all aspects of benefits enrollment, providing clear guidance to employees on eligibility, available programs, and offerings.
- Address and resolve employee benefits inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate support.
- Investigate and troubleshoot coverage issues, seeing them through to full resolution.
- Partner with vendors to quickly and efficiently resolve benefits-related concerns and maintain seamless program delivery.
Training and Development
- Assist with the development and implementation of training programs that align with organizational goals
- Support ongoing employee development by identifying training needs and opportunities.