HR Generalist

Robert Half • Palo Alto, CA • 1w ago

Description

Employee Relations:

Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.

Address employee relations issues, conducting investigations as necessary, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.

Foster a positive workplace culture by promoting employee engagement initiatives.

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, draft job descriptions, and conduct recruitment activities.

Oversee the recruitment process, including job postings, application reviews, scheduling interviews, and extending job offers.

Facilitate new hire onboarding, ensuring a seamless transition into the organization.

Benefits Administration:

Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and understanding available programs.

Serve as a liaison with benefits providers to resolve employee issues.

Support the open enrollment process and ensure compliance with benefits-related regulations.

HR Compliance & Reporting:

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Prepare and maintain employment records in an accurate and timely manner.

Generate HR reports and metrics as requested by leadership.

Performance Management & Training:

Support the implementation of performance review processes, providing coaching to managers and employees as needed.

Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

3+ years of relevant HR experience, with exposure to various HR functions or an HR generalist role.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of HR principles, best practices, and employment laws.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.

High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and attention to detail.

Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Proven organizational and time management abilities.

Certifications (Preferred, but not required):

PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional).

TalentMatch®

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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