HR Generalist- Part Time

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance to managers on performance, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions 

• Conduct investigations and support fair, consistent resolution of workplace issues 

• Lead involuntary terminations with professionalism and compliance 

• Coach leaders on best practices in employee management and development 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local employment laws 

• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures 

• Oversee leave of absence programs (FMLA, CFRA, disability, etc.) 

• Partner with legal counsel or external HR consultants on complex matters 

• Partner with leadership to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategies 

• Oversee recruiting processes including job postings, screening, interviews, and offers 

• Support onboarding to ensure employee experience 

• Collaborate with leadership on compensation alignment and pay practices 

• Oversee benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee support 

• Ensure accuracy of benefit billing and vendor coordination 

• Maintain HRIS (Paylocity preferred), ensuring data accuracy and reporting 

• Track and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, and recruiting activity 

• Ensure proper documentation and confidentiality of employee records 

• Support performance management processes and leadership development 

• Coordinate and/or deliver training on HR-related topics 

• Lead employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and company events 

• Exemplify QuinStar’s Core Values: Accountability, Compassion, and Tenacity, in all tasks, ensuring that your work directly contributes to team success and company growth.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR, business, or related field required.

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people including employees, customers, external business partners, all levels of management, and colleagues.

• Ability to have difficult conversations.

• Excellent working knowledge of all HR functions.

• Proactive and independent self-starter with the ability to effectively implement and align business goals and initiatives with HR processes and best practices.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to respond quickly in urgent situations.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce and interpret reports and clearly communicate data and concepts.

• Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local employment-related laws and regulations.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Ability to participate in the following activities for extended durations:

• Ability to stay in stationary position for extended length of time.

• Remove or replace up to 30 pounds.

• Positioning, arranging, or moving items up to heights or at ground level.

  Employment Type: Part-Time, with potential to transition to Full-Time based on business needs and performance.