We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support a broad range of HR activities for a hospitality company in Santa Monica. This role will contribute to day-to-day people operations by helping create a positive employee experience, maintaining accurate HR processes, and supporting key programs across onboarding, benefits, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with employee-facing support in a fast-paced environment. In this role you will focus on LOA's, employee relations and other HR generalist level duties. Previous experience with UKG is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Guide employees and managers on workplace policies, procedures, and employee relations matters while promoting consistent HR practices.
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring documentation, orientation steps, and compliance tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Administer core HR operations, including maintaining employee records, processing status changes, and supporting routine personnel transactions.
- Assist with benefits-related activities by responding to employee questions, supporting enrollments, and helping resolve issues with vendors or internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and update information in the HRIS to ensure employee data remains accurate, complete, and aligned with reporting needs.
- Partner with internal teams to support HR communications, documentation, and process improvements across the employee lifecycle.
- Help monitor compliance with company policies and applicable employment requirements through organized recordkeeping and timely follow-up.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR function, including preparing letters, tracking requests, and managing confidential information with discretion.
- Experience working in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR support role.
- Practical knowledge of employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, and benefits coordination.
- Hands-on experience using HRIS platforms to manage employee information and support HR processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in detailed work.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented and employee-focused approach.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and discretion.
- Proficiency with common office and administrative tools used for documentation, tracking, and communication.