HR Generalist

Goodwill Southern California (GSC) prepares and places thousands of individuals into sustainable employment through programs and services throughout Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. As one of the leading non-profit brands in the world, and the largest non-profit in Southern California, we have been transforming lives through the power of work for over 100 years. Goodwill Southern California supports its mission with proceeds generated from over 78 retail stores and over 44 attended donation centers, as well as from charitable donations and grants from the public and private sectors. Goodwill SoCal is a rapidly evolving organization and yet we have never been more focused – on our mission, on our people, and on our future. It’s always a GOOD day in SoCal!

This position requires that candidates provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination after receiving a conditional job offer at least 7 days prior to their start date. “Fully vaccinated” means that at least two weeks have passed since you received 1) your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 2) one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Goodwill seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our highly collaborative HR Team. The HR Generalist serves as a primary HR resource, supporting Goodwill SoCal with all aspects of HR including performance management, retention strategy, leave management, HR reporting, rewards and recognition, compensation, benefit incentive programs, employment law, and policy interpretation. Per government requirements, this role required to be fully COVID- 19 vaccinated.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates and supports initiatives that drive the Goodwill Southern California mission, culture and effective business operations.
• Collaborates with operations managers and HR Business Partners to provide assistance in all areas of HR including recognition, performance management, retention and employee development, engagement and discipline.
• Ensures compliance by creating and maintaining annual compliance calendar, posting and reporting processes at the local state and federal level.
• Conducts confidential HR counseling, investigations and exit interviews.
• Creates documentation regarding discipline and behavioral issues, which substantiate the facts to defend the organization from potential litigation and invalid unemployment claims.
• Assists in the creation of training and development content. Conducts training as needed.
• Supports Goodwill’s compensation philosophy by assisting with conducting wage surveys, collects wage external and internal data for purpose of recruitment trending, and wage equity studies. Makes compensation suggestions as appropriate.
• Monitors and provides feedback regarding the use of policies and procedures and propose / draft policies updates as needed.
• Establishes and maintains HR documentation and standard operating procedures. Creates reports as assigned/requested.
• Manages engagement survey process, analyzes results, and makes recommendations to improve departments and the organization. Partners with HR team to establish and maintain a positive and visible HR presence throughout the organization.
• Assists in recruitment efforts including new hire and transfer processes, coordination of openings, development of job descriptions, diversity recruitment strategies and recommendations of retention strategies.
• Monitors and provides feedback regarding the use of policies and procedures and propose and draft policies updates as needed.

Education & Experience

• 3 – 5 years of Human Resources experience required. Knowledge of CA state and federal employment laws.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• PHR or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with recruitment, training, compensation and benefits administration.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve employee concerns and mediate conflicts.
• Advanced knowledge proficiency of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-mail.
• Knowledgeable in Human Resources systems (HRIS).
• Very strong analytical, conceptual thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent oral, written communication and people skills.
• Detail-oriented and have the ability to manage time effectively and work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance.
• Adheres to Goodwill’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service, & Excellence.

Goodwill Industries in Southern California is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Goodwill gives preferential consideration to persons with barriers to employment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goodwill is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees.

Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disabilities

In furtherance of our commitment to end discrimination against qualified disabled individuals, and in accordance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all regulations properly issued thereunder to protect the rights of qualified disabled persons, it is Goodwill’s policy that no program or activity administered by it shall exclude from participation, deny benefits to or subject to discrimination any individual solely by reason of his or her disability. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to qualified disabled persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. We further affirm that we will provide reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified disabled employee or applicant.

It is the policy of Goodwill to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance for accommodations to interview because of a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department.

Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a disability.

• Job Family :Human Resources
• Pay Type :Salary