Human Resources Generalist

Give. Do. Love. Serve. From One’s Own Abundance. 

Position Details:

• Starting Annual Salary: $73,000 - $77,000
• Full-time, Exempt Position 
• On-site role located in Hayward, CA

Position Overview:

The HR Generalist provides essential administrative and operational support to a small Human Resources department. This role serves as a primary point of contact for routine HR inquiries and supports day-to-day office operations, onboarding, recruitment activities, and employee processes. A successful HR Generalist is highly detail-oriented, personable, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced academic and unionized environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Serves as a first point of contact for employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors; provides routine information and refers complex or sensitive matters to appropriate HR staff.
• Coordinates and conducts onboarding for faculty, staff, and student employees, including preparation of new-hire materials, scheduling onboarding appointments, and ensuring completion of required documentation.
• Leads efforts on recruitment activities, including posting positions, tracking applicant status in the HRIS, communicating with candidates throughout the recruitment process, and assisting with interview logistics.
• Conducts applicant resume screening, initial phone calls, and participates in interview panels 
• Schedules interviews, meetings, and recruitment-related appointments as requested by the Human Resources department.
• Assists with preparation and distribution of adjunct faculty offer letters on a quarterly basis; copies, scans, mails, and electronically distributes documents as needed.
• Assists with the coordination and administration of the annual performance review process, including responding to routine inquiries, tracking completion, and maintaining related documentation.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with required and recommended training programs.
• Assists with the coordination of employee meetings, trainings, and department events, as needed.
• Performs routine administrative tasks to support human resources programs, including workers’ compensation, benefits administration, leaves of absence, and personnel actions, in accordance with established procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee records by preparing, organizing, and filing documents in appropriate personnel files and HR systems.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communication, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in human resources, higher education administration, or a related support role.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact respectfully with a diverse campus community.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with an understanding of the importance of collaboration in a unionized and academic environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Foundational understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures, including confidentiality and compliance.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and follow established processes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) or similar software applications.

Employee Benefits (Permanent Employees):

• Free Chiropractic Care for Employees (Discounted Care for Immediate Family Members) 
• Paid Vacation Time, Personal Days, and Sick Time 
• 14 Paid Holidays 
• Merchandise Discount in Bookstore 
• Engaging and Inclusive Environment
• Paid community service such as local events, fundraisers, and volunteering opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits (After 30 days of employment)
• 401(k) Plan (After 30 days of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability

About Us:

• At its core, Life West empowers transformation by offering its students a path to help create a brighter future for humanity with the Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree.
• In March 1981, through the efforts of Dr. George Anderson, Dr. George Wentland, and Dr. Sid E. Williams, president and founder of Life Chiropractic College, an agreement was reached between Life Chiropractic College and Pacific States Chiropractic College. As a result, the college was renamed Life Chiropractic College West.
• Life West is proud of its history and legacy of producing happy and successful alumni who practice around the world.
• Build a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Develop a culture of service within and outside of the college
• Improve institutional effectiveness through constant innovation and assessment
• To learn more about Life Chiropractic College West and our mission, please visit our website: https://lifewest.edu/about

Life Chiropractic College West values diversity in our college and workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. LCCW  is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.