HR Generalist

Status: Full time, Exempt       Salary:$70,000 - $80,000

About the PJCC: for more than 75 years, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County, with over 37,000 Jewish residents. Situated between San Francisco and Palo Alto, the PJCC is among the top 10 JCCs in North America. With a 12-acre home in Foster City, the PJCC’s goal is to provide programs and services that reinforce the values and traditions the Jewish community embraces, while serving the broader community as well.

The PJCC’s Mission is that: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.

Overview of the Role:

At the PJCC, the human resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including supporting the administering pay, benefits, and leave, recruiting functions, onboarding and enforcing company policies and practices. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. 
• Assist with unemployment and workers’ compensation administration. 
• Assist with the implementation of personnel policies, procedures, programs, and reporting, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. 
• Provide guidance and information to managers and employees in all areas related to company policies, procedures, and HR legal compliance.   
• Ensure workplace issues are handled effectively and expediently to remove barriers to successful job performance and foster a positive work environment.  
• Assist with employee relations as needed. 
• Perform benefits program administration, including communication to employees, tracking, and responding to inquiries.  
• Assist with the implementation of onboarding activities to foster positive attitude toward company values, goals, and objectives. 
• Participate in the administration of the Performance Management System ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. 
• Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals; recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed. 
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and the highest level of confidentiality. 
• Oversee maintenance of human resource information system records and compile reports on a monthly or as needed basis. 
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. 
• Perform recruiting activities which may include training and providing guidance on the recruitment and selection policy, posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, coordinating and participating in interviews, and preparing and sending offer letters.   
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law. 
• Perform other duties as needed. 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred 
• 3 years of human resources experience in a variety of disciplines 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a huge PLUS
• HRIS/Paycom experience a huge PLUS

Physical Demands: 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 may be required to:

• Remain stationary
• Frequently stand for long periods of time during events
• Move within your work area
• Operate a computer and office productivity machinery
• Communicate across a variety of mediums
• Transport items up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment: 

Onsite: 5 days a week Monday-Friday. As well as occasional evenings and or weekends for special events. The events are no more than 3-4 times a year.