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MDpanel

People Operations Generalist

MDpanel

. Serve as the first point of intake for employee relations matters .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $92,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, leave administration, and multi-state compliance, with a strong focus on California employment law. Proficient in HRIS management and process automation, ensuring audit-ready documentation and effective communication across HR functions.

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Employee Relations ManagementMulti-State Compliance ExpertiseHRIS AdministrationLeave AdministrationCalifornia Employment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Employee RelationsLeave AdministrationHRIS ManagementCompliance DocumentationPerformance Management GuidancePolicy ApplicationAudit-Ready Record MaintenanceProcess AutomationWage and Hour ComplianceAccommodations Management
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationDiscretion and Sound JudgmentTime ManagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
HRIS PlatformsWorkflow Automation ToolsPayroll SystemsBenefits Administration ToolsCompliance Reporting Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
PHRSHRM-CP
Industry Keywords
HealthcareMedical-Legal ServicesRegulated Multi-State EnvironmentFMLACFRAPDLState Paid Leave ProgramsEEO-1 ReportingCalifornia Pay Data ReportingNew-Hire Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the first point of intake for employee relations matters
  • Conduct initial assessments and routine investigations, maintain thorough documentation, and partner with the Director of People Operations on complex or high-risk matters
  • Provide managers with guidance on performance conversations, attendance, accommodations, and policy application
  • Administer leaves of absence end-to-end across all states of operation, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and state paid leave programs
  • Coordinate leave administration with payroll and benefits vendors
  • Manage the interactive process for workplace accommodations
  • Own the multi-state compliance calendar, including required postings, state registrations, new-hire reporting, wage and hour requirements, EEO-1, and California pay data reporting
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and translate them into policy and process updates
  • Maintain audit-ready records, including I-9 compliance and personnel file standards
  • Own onboarding and offboarding execution
  • Serve as backup to the payroll administrator
  • Maintain HRIS data integrity and reporting, including headcount, turnover, and compliance metrics
  • Operate, test, and maintain automated people workflows across the HRIS and adjacent tools
  • Support the Director of People Operations on new workflow builds and identify manual processes for automation
  • Maintain the employee handbook and policy library, partnering with the Director on updates and rollouts
  • Report to the Director of People Operations and serve employees, managers, and People leadership as a trusted partner

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • At least 4 years of progressive HR generalist experience, including direct ownership of employee relations intake and leave administration
  • Demonstrated multi-state HR experience with strong working knowledge of California employment law, including wage and hour, protected leaves, and accommodation requirements
  • Experience administering HRIS platforms and building reporting from them
  • Comfort working inside configured workflows, rules, and integrations, and aptitude to learn new systems quickly
  • Evidence of improving a manual or repetitive process through better use of systems
  • Proven ability to handle highly sensitive matters with discretion, sound judgment, and complete documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage concurrent deadlines across compliance, leave, and employee relations workstreams
  • All applicants must have valid work authorization for the country in which they are applying
  • PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification is nice to have
  • Experience in healthcare, medical-legal services, or another regulated multi-state environment is nice to have
  • Experience with Rippling or workflow automation tools beyond core HRIS functionality is nice to have
  • Exposure to benefits administration and open enrollment support is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work
  • Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
  • Accommodations during the application or interview process