We9re hiring a
Senior HR Generalist - Compliance, Employee Relations & Safety to join our Human Resources team in our Los Angeles office.
Position Description: We believe great HR is about building trust, treating people fairly and consistently, and helping leaders succeed. We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to lead the firm9s compliance, employee relations, workplace safety, workers9 compensation, and employment-based immigration programs. Working closely with the HR Director, firm leaders, legal counsel, and external partners, you will help ensure our people practices are compliant, consistent, and aligned with our collaborative culture.
Ideal Candidate: You9ll thrive in this role if you -
- Have strong knowledge of California employment law and experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
- Build trusted relationships and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
- Balance empathy, sound judgment, and objectivity when handling sensitive employee matters.
- Enjoy improving processes and finding practical solutions.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Are passionate about creating safe, healthy workplaces and leading compliance initiatives.
Compensation and Benefits: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000. This range represents the firm9s good faith estimate in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, education, skills, and geographic location.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.
Culture: Degenkolb offers a flexible hybrid work schedule within a collaborative, transparent, and supportive environment. Our employee-owners are united by technical excellence, industry involvement, company ownership, and respect for work-life balance. We provide focused professional development, opportunities for committee participation and leadership, a wide variety of work assignments, and compensation targeted at the 75th percentile of the market.
Learn more about our culture: Skills & Requirements
Key Responsibilities: - Partner with leaders to provide practical guidance on performance management, employee relations, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations when needed.
- Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and help ensure ongoing compliance through policies, practices, and manager guidance.
- Maintain, enhance, and continuously improve HR policies, programs, training, and processes that promote consistency, compliance, operational efficiency, and a positive team member experience.
- Partner with leaders to support and continuously enhance the firm9s workplace safety programs, including OSHA compliance, safety training, incident reporting, prevention initiatives, and coordination of workers9 compensation claims.
- Maintain employment records and support HR audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable laws.
- Coordinate employment-based immigration matters, including visa sponsorships, renewals, and compliance, in partnership with outside legal counsel.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor9s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Six or more years of progressive HR experience including employee relations, HR compliance, workplace safety, and workers9 compensation.
- Strong knowledge of California employment law and experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications - SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Experience with employment-based immigration.
- Experience in a professional services or consulting environment.
Application Process: Click the Apply Now button and submit your resume along with a targeted cover letter describing how your background aligns with this position.
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