HR Generalist

Insight Global is supporting a client located in Pleasanton, CA to identify an HR Generalist to join their team. This role is going to be supporting a wide range of HR functions and will be foundational in this smaller-sized company. They will be responsible for the following:
1. Employee Relations - Acting as the main point of contact for any employee concerns and handling conflict resolution to promote a positive workplace
2. Compliance and Policy Management - Ensuring HR practices comply with California labor laws and regulations. Updating and enforcing company policies and procedures. Keeping handbook updated. Work with in-house counsel when required.
3. HR Administration - Maintaining employee records. Proper documentation of performance management.
4. Recruitment and Onboarding - Managing new hire orientation process. Recruiting and talent acquisition as needed.
5. Benefits and Compensation - Administering employee benefits, including open enrollment support. Payroll support as needed.
While this is a general overview of responsibilities, there may be other ad-hoc duties required. The client utilizes BambooHR as the HR Software.
The HR Generalist will be working in a W2 contract-to-hire model with access to full medical, dental and vision benefits along with weekly payroll.
This is an onsite position offering between 32-35 hours per week, but that plans to increase with time.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in HR
- SHRM certification preferred
- Proven background within employee relations, benefits and compensation, performance management, policy management, and
- Knowledge of CA-specific labor laws along with general employment laws
- Proficiency in MS Suite, including Excel
Candidate must be able to successfully pass all onboarding requirements, including:
- Criminal background check with an OIG/SAM/Medi-Cal Exclusion search
- 5-panel drug screening
- Education and employment verification
- Professional references
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Experience with BambooHR software
- Experience supporting a healthcare-adjacent environment
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.