Human Resources Generalist

PUC National is a non-profit organization that serves to promote, support, benefit, replicate, and carry out the purposes and mission of Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC Schools).

We have a contractual relationship with Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC Schools) to provide a variety of support services to the schools in NE Los Angeles and the NE San Fernando Valley.  This includes, but are not limited to Finance, Human Resources, Operations, IT and Data Management, facilities identification and acquisition, fundraising, grant management, college access, alumni relations, charter development and renewal, and compliance.

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Director of HR, the HR Generalist will handle all functions of HR with a focus on employee relations while exemplifying excellent customer service.  The team member in this role will have the opportunity to learn the multiple areas of HR. The role is located in Burbank, however it will require some driving to school sites.

Essential Duties and responsibilities, listed but not limited, below:

Employee Relations 60-70%

• Conduct monthly meetings with school Principals and other Supervisors to discuss and review HR situations
• Guide team members and management with the interpretation and correct application of company policies, procedures, programs and practices, while exercising the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism
• Provide assistance and guidance to managers with employee concerns
• Conduct or assist with investigations
• Serve as a neutral party and advocate PUC team members
• Work with the HR Director with any HR projects/initiatives

Compliance

• Work with team members to ensure all team members understand and adhere to established policies and procedures
• Conduct periodic audits of employee files, benefits, time off, etc.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Supports with LAUSD audits by working with the HR team and Credential Analyst

Hiring/Exiting Process

• Meet with new hires to collect new hire paperwork
• Process paperwork for new hires
• Process exiting employees
• Supports with New Hire Orientation

Payroll

• Process payroll changes as needed

Benefits

• Collaborate with the benefits Rep on new enrollments and terminations

Recruitment

• Support recruitment efforts

Misc.

• Provide VOE letters and similar correspondence
• Assist with HR events
• Gather data and produce reports
• Manage and enhance employee perks
• Regular attendance, dependability and punctuality in conformance with the standards is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
• This role requires the candidate to have a background check and clear TB results

Experience, Education & Skills Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BA or BS Preferred
• 4+ years of HR experience  
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Publisher knowledge is a plus.

Skills:

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Must have excellent management and organizational skills and a positive attitude
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent writing skills

Physical demands

• Ability to pick up items up to 20lbs
• Will need to sit or stand for extended periods of times
• Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
• Stooping or bending
• Typing
• Some driving needed

Salary & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• If Eligible:
  • Full benefits and additional voluntary benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
  • Paid Time Off or Sick Accrual
  • Retirement Plan Options
  • Ongoing Professional Development