People Operations Generalist

Gursey | Schneider LLP

. Coordinate the administrative onboarding process from accepted offer through the employee's first day and initial onboarding period .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeCentury City • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee onboarding and offboarding processes, benefits administration, and HR compliance. Proficient in managing HRIS systems and maintaining professional license information while ensuring adherence to California employment practices.

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Employee OnboardingHRIS Systems ExperienceBenefits AdministrationCalifornia Employment PracticesSHRM-CP Certification

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Hard Skills

Employee OnboardingEmployee OffboardingBenefits AdministrationHR CompliancePerformance ManagementDocumentation ManagementHRIS SystemsLC VistaMicrosoft OfficeData Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer-Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

ADPLC Vista

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesPeople OperationsProfessional ServicesCalifornia Employment PracticesCompliance Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the administrative onboarding process from accepted offer through the employee's first day and initial onboarding period
Coordinate with IT, Office Services, hiring managers, and other departments to prepare equipment, system access, workspace, building access, and resources
Prepare and send new-hire communications, onboarding schedules, welcome information, and required documentation
Conduct the HR portion of new-hire orientation and serve as a primary HR point of contact
Coordinate background checks, I-9/E-Verify requirements, new-hire paperwork, and compliance documentation
Coordinate employee separations and offboarding
Coordinate return or retrieval of firm property
Maintain termination and employee-change documentation and update HR systems and records
Provide administrative support for employee benefits and leaves of absence
Assist with benefits tasks, employee communications, documentation, enrollment periods, benefit records, leave tracking, and leave communications
Maintain and monitor CPA and other professional license information
Track license expiration and renewal dates and communicate renewal requirements
Assist with license renewal and reporting processes
Maintain professional license and continuing education information in LC Vista
Track HR compliance, required training, and supporting documentation
Assist with performance management, employee review processes, review cycles, surveys, workflows, reminders, reporting, and system maintenance
Coordinate the employee recognition and rewards platform, including inventory monitoring and reordering
Respond to routine rewards-program questions
Maintain employee information and documentation in HR systems and personnel files
Assist with HR records and system audits
Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR processes, benefits, policies, and procedures
Provide backup support for the HR team
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, checklists, documentation, and communications
Assist with special HR projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years of progressive Human Resources, People Operations, HR Generalist, or similar experience; professional services experience preferred
Hands-on experience with employee onboarding and offboarding required
Exposure to benefits administration and/or leaves of absence is a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
Experience with HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred
Experience with LC Vista or professional license/CPE tracking is a plus
Working knowledge of California employment practices and leave requirements preferred
SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification is a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and recurring responsibilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Strong customer-service orientation
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, including partners and senior leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Profit-sharing plan contributions
401(k) match
Parental leave
Generous PTO
Holiday-paid time off
Annual ski/camping trip
Black-tie holiday party
Quarterly departmental mixers with travel stipend
Paid continuing education
Retirement savings
Life and disability insurance
Certification incentives
Education assistance
Referral program