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HR GeneralistWilshire Advisors • Santa Monica, CA, US
HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Wilshire Advisors • Santa Monica, CA, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

HR Generalist

As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.

Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.

Job Description

Wilshire seeks an experienced HR Generalist Associate / Senior Associate to support key areas of the employee lifecycle, including immigration, leaves of absence, employee relations, and offboarding. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive approach, thrives in a fast-paced environment, works independently, and contributes effectively to our global HR efforts.

What You'll Do :

Immigration & Compliance :

  • Partner with outside immigration counsel to support H-1B, PERM, and other employment-based immigration processes, ensuring timely document preparation and internal coordination
  • Maintain immigration records and track key deadlines, supporting compliance with immigration requirements and internal policies
  • Support onboarding activities for employees on work visas by providing guidance on visa timelines and processes

Leave of Absence Administration :

  • Coordinate employee leave requests (e.g., FMLA, parental, disability), ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
  • Support employees and managers throughout the leave lifecycle, providing guidance on eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work coordination
  • Maintain accurate leave records and partner with payroll to ensure proper time tracking and pay continuity
  • Track anticipated return dates and leave deadlines using internal tools to support timely follow-up and coordination
  • Employee Relations & Offboarding :

  • Assist with addressing employee concerns and performance issues, including documentation, investigations, and follow-up actions
  • Track and monitor employee relations cases, escalating complex issues as needed
  • Support US & international offboarding processes by coordinating termination logistics, conducting exit interviews, and ensuring timely access changes and final pay in partnership with IT and Payroll
  • HR Operations & Project Support :

  • Contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives by supporting project coordination and identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and alignment across key programs
  • Draft internal guides, templates, and process documentation to support employee relations procedures and increase understanding of relevant HR policies
  • Prepare reports and analyses on immigration statuses, leave usage, and compensation data to support compliance and informed decision-making
  • Remain flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities and projects as business needs evolve
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 4+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role
  • Experience with immigration processes and leave of absence regulations
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills; strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
  • Experience with HRIS systems is required; BambooHR experience is preferred
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
  • HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
  • Familiarity with the financial services or investment management industry is a plus
  • Additional Information

    This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical / dental / vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

    The pay range for this position is $80,000-$105,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

    We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race / ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

    If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at ApplicantAccessibility@wilshire.com or 310-584-6011.

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