Human Resources Generalist
Momentum is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to oversee the day-to-day activities including, but not limited to, the management and administration of leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, policies, procedures, employee relations, training, onboarding, offboarding, and implementation of processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Administers and tracks leave of absences and workers' compensation
- Acts as first point of contact regarding human resources
- Manages unemployment claims
- Assists with on-boarding and exit interviews
- Acts as resource for HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with company policies and procedures
- Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
- Trains new and current staff in HRIS systems
- Supports and oversees recruiting processes
- Travels to various locations when required to manage employee issues, investigations, interviews, and other human resources related concerns
- Assist with understaffing, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, resolving grievances, administering disciplinary procedures, and termination of employees
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs
Human Resources Generalist Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field of study
- Minimum of three (3) progressive years of Human Resources work experience
- Human Resources Certification(s) preferred; not required
- Bilingual English/Spanish; preferred
- Knowledge of federal, state and local labor laws
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written
- Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, reference check, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Valid California Driver License and current insurance, proof of legal right to drive in California
With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct care services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.
Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.