HR Generalist

At TalentCount we believe Human Resources is the engine that influences the workforce towards success and a positive company culture creates the rhythm to any business. We take pride in hiring the most authenticated, high-EQ human resources and leadership professionals to influence company culture, objectives, and growth.

We are partnered with a growing and exciting company seeking a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join the team! The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for various tasks across multiple functions, including payroll and benefits administration, managing leaves of absence, training, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. It is essential for this individual to possess exceptional organizational skills, flexibility, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

*This is a temporary role (maternity coverage) and onsite in Encino, CA.

Core Duties:

• Administer bi-weekly payroll, involving the analysis, preparation, and input of payroll data, encompassing aspects such as garnishments, vacation time, sick time, insurance, and 401(k) deductions.

• Organize and conduct meetings aimed at providing employees with information about and understanding of company benefits; ensure the distribution of required employee notices.

• Develop and uphold an affirmative action program, filing the EEO-1 report annually, and maintaining records, reports, and logs to comply with EEO regulations.

• Compile data and prepare the yearly submission of OSHA and worker’s compensation reports for insurance purposes.

• Address employee relations issues, appropriately referring them to the Senior HR Manager.

• Carries out exit interviews as well as stay interviews in collaboration with managers. keeps track of trend data reports in order to create proactive staff retention plans.

• Keep up-to-date personnel records in HRIS and other databases.

What we’re looking for:

• An Associate's degree in human resources or a related field is preferred

• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as an HR Generalist

• At least 1-2 years of experience in payroll processing is required 

• Familiarity with BBSI Payroll and Quickbooks is a plus

• Working familiarity with CA wage and hour legislation at an intermediate level.

• Thorough understanding of various employment laws and FMLA rules.

• Capacity to operate both individually and cooperatively in a group setting

• Excellent emotional intelligence and problem solving skills