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Human Resources Generalist (Finance)



General Statement:

The Human Resources Generalist supports the Fleet's Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by providing support to all functions of the Human Resources department and customer service to the Fleet's employees, interns, and volunteers. This position will be responsible for all day-to-day HR operations and will have a particular focus on benefits administration, recruitment, and personnel records management. In addition to the duties outlined below, all Fleet employees are expected to professionally and openly collaborate and engage with their co-workers and our volunteers and interns.

This is a full-time position working onsite at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.

Working for the Fleet comes with great perks including free access to other Balboa Park museums and the San Diego Zoo, free Fleet Science Center passes to share with friends and family, discounts at the Fleet's Science Store and Craveology Cafe and other discounts at vendors around Balboa Park! Come join our team!

Reports to:  Director of Human Resources

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Benefits Administration: reconcile bills, provide benefit information to employees and assist with any issues, file worker's compensation claims and oversee open enrollment.
  2. Recruitment: work with hiring managers to craft job descriptions, post jobs to internal and external job boards and coordinate the interview process.
  3. Onboarding: lead New Staff Orientation, ensure employees are properly onboarded through the HRIS system.
  4. Maintain personnel files, physical and digital: ensure all documentation and paperwork is received for new hires, changes, and terminations.
  5. Leaves of Absence: ensure all leave requests are handled and tracked properly, including completion of all required paperwork.
  6. Employee Relations: serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues and complaints, conduct investigations and work with all necessary parties to resolve disputes.  Ensure disciplinary action is administered according to company policies and procedures.
  7. Employee Engagement: participate in and lead engagement initiative such as staff events, recognition programs, internal community building efforts, etc.
  8. Maintain employee lockers, first aid supplies, HR forms, staff uniforms, and office supplies for the HR department.
  9. Maintain strict confidentiality related to Human Resources issues and concerns.
  10. Respond to requests for employment and/or wage verifications, employee garnishments, and EDD claims.
  11. Assist with internal and external audits and compliance filings including I-9, payroll, and personnel file audits, EEO and ACA filings.
  12. Provide additional support the HR and Volunteer department as needed.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION.  PRINCIPAL DUTIES ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THOSE FUNCTIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB.  AN INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OUTLINED ABOVE.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE ABOVE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION.  AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT.  ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.

Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:

  • Two to five years of general human resources experience required.
  • Prior experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) required, Paycom experience preferred.
  • Experience administering a variety of employee benefits including life insurance and 401k plans.
  • Familiarity with applicable Federal and CA employment law, including wage and hour regulations, leave laws (FMLA & CFRA), ACA, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.

The compensation package for this position will include a generous benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k retirement plan).

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