Human Resources Generalist
8 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionDescription: United American Indian Involvement (UAII) is the only Urban Indian Organization in Los Angeles County, proudly serving as a home for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Through our healthcare facility and culturally centered programs, we provide essential physical, behavioral, and spiritual health services—helping individuals stay connected to their Tribal heritage and traditions. For over 50 years, UAII has grown to become the largest nonprofit provider of health and human services for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Los Angeles, home to the nation’s largest Urban Indian population. Our dedicated team delivers compassionate care that supports daily healing, resilience, and the continued strength of our communities. UAII is committed to uphold Indigenous values in all aspects of our work. It guides our actions, relationships, and responsibilities, ensuring that we serve our communities with integrity, respect, and accountability. Core Principles • Respect for Relatives – I will honor the dignity of all people, recognizing that every individual is a relative deserving of respect, compassion, and care., • Community Responsibility – My work is not only for individual benefit but for the collective well-being of our communities, present and future., • Cultural Integrity - I will safeguard and uplift Indigenous languages, traditions, and cultural practices, ensuring they remain central to our organizational life., • Reciprocity - We give back in balance with what we receive, fostering mutual trust and accountability in all relationships., • Stewardship – I will act as a caretaker of our communities, resources, and environment, mindful of the impact of our decisions on future generations. The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the HR Department and provides a wide range of HR services to staff and management. This role is responsible for employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, leave management, and training coordination. The HR Generalist ensures that HR practices align with organizational values, comply with federal and California employment laws, and support a positive and equitable workplace culture. Essential Functions An individual in this role must be able to perform the following functions, with or without reasonable accommodation: · Administer and coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, reference checks, and onboarding · Assist with new hire orientation and ensure completion of required documentation and training · Support employee relations by assisting with investigations, coaching supervisors on progressive discipline, and maintaining accurate documentation · Administer benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, etc. · Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with recordkeeping requirements · Coordinate employee leaves (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA) and ensure compliance with applicable laws · Support performance management including evaluations, goal setting, and corrective action · Monitor compliance with wage and hour laws, posting requirements, and organizational policies · Assist with development and implementation of HR policies and procedures · Coordinate training sessions, staff development initiatives, and compliance trainings (harassment prevention, HIPAA, etc.) · Prepare and maintain HR reports, metrics, and audits as required · Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve systems, employee engagement, and retention · Respond to general HR inquiries from employees and supervisors in a timely, professional, and confidential manner -On occasion, must be able to reliably travel from our Los Angeles office to satellite offices in Cerritos, Santa Ana and Palmdale. You may perform all elements of this position or identified components, other duties as assigned or required for the purpose of the position or for organizational efficiency and effective client service Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field · Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience covering employee relations, benefits, and compliance (nonprofit experience preferred) · Knowledge of federal and California labor laws, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA/FEHA, wage and hour, and EEO regulations · Experience using Paylocity HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and Employee Navigator or Ease Benefits Administration systems. · Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities · Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience) · HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) · Experience in a nonprofit, tribal, or community-based organization · Experience coordinating training or professional development · Familiarity with OSHA, HIPAA, and workplace safety requirements Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies · Comprehensive knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices · Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with a customer-service orientation · Ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality in all interactions · Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the organization’s mission and values · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment Conditions of Hire · Eligibility to work in the U.S. · Fingerprint clearance and post-offer drug test. · Proof of hepatitis B vaccination and TB screening. · UAII strongly encourages COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations; in the absence of the recommended vaccinations, employees are required to wear a mask while on company premises. Benefits · Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage · Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans · Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability · Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D · HSA, FSA · 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match · Employee Assistance Program · Bereavement and Jury Duty Paid Leave · Employee Wellness Program · Paid Vacation - 15 days (first 2 years) Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law. UAII is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. UAII is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law.
