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Human Resources Generalist

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2–4 years of HR generalist experience (California employment law experience strongly preferred)
  • Working knowledge of CA labor law (wage hour, leave laws, harassment prevention)
  • Strong communication, discretion, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting: job postings, screening, interviewing, and offers
  • Lead new hire onboarding and orientation
  • Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, 401k, etc.)
  • Ensure compliance with California and federal employment law (e.g., CFRA, PFL, meal/rest break requirements)

About the company

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Smith Chason College

Education Administration

Smith Chason College is a postsecondary vocational college that combines a legacy of educational experience with a real commitment to student success. Over 25 years ago, our founders, Dr. Neville Smith, M.D. and Myra Chason, BS, BSN, RDMS had a dream of providing the best education to aspiring healthcare workers ready to make an impact on their community. That dream has fueled our growth, from a small ultrasound college in Beverly Hills, to four beautiful campuses, over 1,500 active students and 5,000 plus alumni. Our family has grown together. Formerly West Coast Ultrasound Institute (WCUI), Smith Chason College has evolved into a new, but familiar, name. We continue to meet our mission of turning our students’ passion into real skills and knowledge by growing our team and our programs to meet our founders’ original goals. Today, we offer over 10 medical imaging and nursing degree and diploma programs and counting! Smith Chason College is the parent college with two specialized colleges underneath, WCUI School of Medical Imaging and Smith Chason School of Nursing. Our experienced instructors are educating the next generation of sonographers, MRI technologists under our WCUI School of Medical Imaging and the next registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and licensed practical nurses under our Smith Chason School of Nursing.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryEducation Administration
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Description

  

We're seeking a detail-oriented and personable HR Generalist to support our growing team. You'll manage the full employee lifecycle β€” from recruiting and onboarding to benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance β€” while helping build a positive, inclusive workplace culture. 


Must be in the Phoenix or Southern California Area

  

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting: job postings, screening, interviewing, and offers
  • Lead new hire onboarding and orientation
  • Manage programs such as Performance Management and Employee Recognition
  • Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, 401k, etc.)
  • Maintain HRIS records and ensure data accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with California and federal employment law (e.g., CFRA, PFL, meal/rest break requirements, AB 1825 harassment training)
  • Support payroll processing in partnership with the Payroll team
  • Draft and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
  • Conduct exit interviews and analyze turnover trends
  • Assist with workers' comp claims and safety compliance (Cal/OSHA)


Requirements

 

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2–4 years of HR generalist experience (California employment law experience strongly preferred)
  • Working knowledge of CA labor law (wage & hour, leave laws, harassment prevention)
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification a plus
  • Strong communication, discretion, and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, BambooHR, Rippling)
  • Payroll experience preferred

Benefits:

 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid sick leave (per CA law) + PTO


CULTURE OF CARE: 

Culture of Care is our commitment to create a supportive environment in which every student can achieve their educational and career goals. Culture of Care encourages one-on-one relationships. Creating a culture that focuses on the student and their wellness. This includes understanding the student's complex lives. It is about creating a school where everyone feels welcomed by:  

  • Creating a sense of community in all interactions and communications with students  
  • Identifying problem areas and offering assistance  
  • Opening up safe conversations for cooperative solutions  
  • Holding students to standards and goals that will ultimately make them successful in their careers 

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