Human Resources Generalist

PBK

. Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers for Human Resources duties .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • United StatesJunior💰 $59,977 - $89,966 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, and benefits administration while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Proficient in interpreting HR policies and facilitating onboarding processes to support organizational effectiveness.

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Full-Cycle RecruitmentEmployee RelationsBenefits AdministrationHR Policy InterpretationEmployment Law Compliance

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentOnboardingCompensation AdministrationWorkers’ CompensationDisability ProgramsLeave ProgramsHR Policy DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringCompensation AnalysisHR Systems Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesProfessional ServicesOpen EnrollmentCOBRAEmployee Handbook Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers for Human Resources duties
Support the full recruitment cycle, including job advertisements, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and background checks
Facilitate onboarding and new hire orientation
Interpret HR policies and advise employees and managers on HR processes and issues
Resolve HR issues and consult with HR Manager/Chief People Officer on complex matters
Support benefits administration, open enrollment, COBRA, invoice review, and employee inquiries
Explain and administer workers’ compensation, disability, and leave programs
Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws
Monitor regulatory changes and draft compliant employee handbook policies
Perform compensation analysis and advise company leaders on market competitiveness
Participate in cross-functional HR projects
Develop and maintain onboarding and termination reports for HR leadership
Train managers and employees on HR processes
Facilitate employee changes in HR systems, including job titles, salaries, and organizational changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required
1+ years HR experience, preferably in professional services environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting human resources policies and procedures
Knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compensation administration, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, disability, leave programs, and employment law compliance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits
Benefits program support, including open enrollment and COBRA