Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for overseeing and executing a comprehensive range of HR functions that support the organization’s people, culture, and operational effectiveness. Core responsibilities include talent acquisition, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, training administration, benefits support, compliance, and records management.

This role works closely with the CEO, supervisors, and external HR service providers to ensure HR practices align with organizational goals and values, particularly within a nonprofit environment supported by federal and government grant funding. The Senior HR Generalist also supports organizational safety efforts, oversees mandatory training compliance, and fosters a positive, inclusive workplace culture by coordinating employee engagement initiatives and assisting supervisors with morale-building efforts. Additionally, this position provides confidential project support to the CEO and collaborates with leadership to maintain a professional, compliant, and values-driven work environment.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external HR service providers.

• Lead the full-cycle talent acquisition process in partnership with hiring managers, including job posting, scheduling interviews, collecting rating sheets, ensuring proper documentation, and onboarding of qualified candidates.

• Attend job fairs and build community partnerships with Native organizations, schools, and training programs to promote employer branding, support diversity and inclusion efforts, and expand recruitment outreach.

• Implement and manage the existing onboarding, orientation, and training processes to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for new hires. 

• Administer the Relias Learning platform to ensure mandatory trainings are assigned, completed, and tracked appropriately.

• Assist with organizational safety initiatives, including tracking and supporting completion of mandatory safety trainings.

• Oversee the offboarding process, including exit interviews, final documentation, benefits coordination, and termination of system access.

• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend and implement policy updates as needed.

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits and HR-related inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of questions or issues.

• Support disciplinary processes in collaboration with the CEO, supervisors, and external HR service provider, including documentation, investigations, and corrective actions.

• Monitor and track performance evaluations, collaborating with supervisors for timely completion.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel records in compliance with documentation standards.

• Provide confidential HR project support to the CEO, including the preparation of sensitive documents and materials.

• Manage workers’ compensation matters in coordination with the external HR service provider, including claim management and follow-up.

• Track and coordinate morale-building activities, including staff birthday recognition and other employee engagement efforts.

• Participate in required organizational events and trainings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor. Responsibilities may be adjusted at management’s discretion, either verbally or in writing.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five or more years of HR experience, with at least two years in nonprofit preferred.

• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment and maintains firm boundaries while carrying out personnel oversight and project responsibilities.

• Communicates promptly and transparently with the CEO regarding any observed or potential violations or risks related to the Codes of Conduct.

• Maintains professional relationships with staff to prevent any perception of favoritism or bias.

• Advanced computer proficiency, including HRIS, payroll, and data processing systems.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven leadership, coaching ability, and experience working with diverse populations.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Analytical mindset with proactive HR solutions.

• Valid California Driver’s license that is insurable on the company vehicle insurance policy.

A clear background check, a drug screen, and a negative TB test are required for employment.

Robust benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision • Life Insurance

• 403(b) retirement

• Vacation • Sick

• 16 paid holidays per year

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