Human Resources Generalist II

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range for this role is $78,000 - $90,000. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.
SUMMARY
The Human Resources Generalist II supports a broad range of human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, leave administration support, training, compliance, employee engagement, and HR operations. The role serves as a point of contact for employees regarding HR programs and benefit offerings, providing guidance, answering questions, and directing employees to appropriate resources and vendors when needed. The HR Generalist II partners with managers and employees to support a positive workplace culture and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The following job functions are a basic requirement but are not limited to and may be assigned other duties.
Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
Maintain employee records and files in the HR database, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Support employee relations initiatives by addressing employee inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
Serve as a resource to employees regarding benefit plans, enrollment processes, and qualifying life events.
Support annual open enrollment activities and employee communications related to benefit programs
Assist with training and development programs, including tracking training attendance and managing training materials.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Help manage leave of absence requests and track attendance records in accordance with company policies.
Support performance management processes, including quarterly reviews and employee development initiatives.
Prepare and maintain HR reports and metrics to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
Assist in communicating HR programs, policy updates, organizational changes, and employee initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a positive workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives.
Utilize HRIS and other software tools to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency.
Provide administrative support to the HR team and assist with special projects as needed.
Assume all other responsibilities as assigned by the HR Manager or senior leadership.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following are a non-exhaustive list of qualifications for the position:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
2-4 years of experience in human resources or a related field.
Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll software.
Experience wo

Skills
HR Operations, Employee Relations, Payroll, Onboarding

Experience
2-4 yrs