Human Resources Generalist

VMD Corp

. Serve as the first point of contact for employee and supervisor questions, resolving routine matters and escalating complex or sensitive issues .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources operations, including employee lifecycle management, compliance with California HR requirements, and employee relations. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and supporting high-volume recruitment and onboarding processes.

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Human Resources Generalist ExperienceCalifornia Employment Requirements KnowledgeEmployee Relations SupportHR Information Systems ProficiencyHigh-Volume Recruitment Experience

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementWage-and-Hour PracticesPerformance ManagementConfidential Record MaintenanceDetail-Sensitive HR TransactionsOnboarding CoordinationCompliance AuditingDocument PreparationCase TrackingUnion-Represented Workforce Support

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceWritten CommunicationOrganizationFollow-ThroughDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

HR Information SystemsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

SFO Labor StandardsGovernment-Contracting ComplianceTransportation Industry RegulationsSecurity Workforce Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the first point of contact for employee and supervisor questions, resolving routine matters and escalating complex or sensitive issues
Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, including pre-employment steps, onboarding, orientation, employment changes, transfers, promotions, status changes, and offboarding
Maintain accurate employee data and documentation in the HR information system and personnel files; conduct audits and correct discrepancies
Support employee relations matters through intake, fact and document gathering, case tracking, investigation assistance, correspondence, and follow-up monitoring
Help leaders prepare performance, attendance, corrective-action, and separation documentation with the HR Business Partner
Apply company policies and the collective bargaining agreement; respond to routine CBA questions and elevate disputes, grievances, and labor-relations concerns
Maintain working knowledge of California HR requirements, including wage-and-hour practices, meal and rest periods, sick leave, leaves of absence, accommodations, final pay, personnel records, and required notices
Support compliance with SFO and City-contractor obligations, including covered-worker records, notices, training, and audit support
Coordinate with Payroll and Operations on timekeeping, pay, schedule, deduction, and employee-status questions
Provide benefit and leave information, route specialized questions, and track documentation and return-to-work steps
Support high-volume recruitment, hiring events, new-hire processing, workforce transitions, employee communications, and SFO start-up or stabilization activities
Develop and maintain checklists, templates, standard operating procedures, reports, and manager resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Three or more years of broad human resources generalist or HR operations experience
Hands-on experience supporting employees under California employment requirements
Experience maintaining confidential employee records and completing high-volume, detail-sensitive HR transactions
Working knowledge of core employee relations, wage-and-hour, leave, accommodation, and performance-management practices
Ability to manage competing deadlines, work through incomplete information, and seek guidance at the appropriate time
Strong customer-service, written communication, organization, and follow-through skills
Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
Preferred: Experience supporting a union-represented, high-volume hourly, or 24/7 workforce
Preferred: Experience in an airport, security, transportation, government-contracting, or similarly regulated environment
Familiarity with SFO-specific or San Francisco City-contractor labor standards and workforce requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities
Drug-free workplace