HR Generalist

HR Generalist

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Role Overview

As an HR Generalist, you'll support the day-to-day operations of our HR department and act as a key point of contact for employees. From onboarding and benefits to compliance and employee relations, your work will help ensure our systems are smooth, responsive, and people centered. This role is ideal for a proactive HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment and enjoys balancing hands-on administrative work with meaningful employee support.

Salary and Classification

Range: $69k-72k commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

Essential Job Duties

• Manage onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll updates, and employment changes using HRIS (e.g., Paycom)
• Respond to HR support tickets and maintain organized employee records (electronic and hard copy)
• Monitor leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL), support the return-to-work process, and ensure compliance documentation is complete
• Maintain and update job descriptions and position control in coordination with department leadership
• Track and report on compliance data (e.g., PPD skin tests, licensure renewals, performance evaluations)
• Conduct and support exit interviews, and provide HR metrics and trends
• Assist with employee relations cases, documentation, investigations, and coaching communications
• Coordinate training, workshops, and special HR projects across departments
• Support recruiting workflows including resume screening, prescreening, and onboarding schedules

Qualifications

Required:

• 25 years of HR Generalist or Payroll experience
• Experience working in an HRIS or HR software system
• Ability to work onsite MondayFriday
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service orientation

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or related field (Associate degree + HR experience considered)
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or HR certificate
• Technical proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint; Crystal Reports or Paycom experience a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish (helpful)

What You Bring to VDM:

You're not just an HR Generalistyou're a people problem-solver. You balance policy with heart, systems with empathy. You know how to handle the hard stuff: LOAs, onboarding chaos, workers' comp curveballs, and "is-this-retaliation?" moments. You document, you follow through, and you show up for your team. You've got the tech tools, the confidentiality mindset, and the judgment to lead from wherever you sit. If Paycom doesn't scare you and you believe HR can change liveswe want to meet you.

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FSA/Dependent Care accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 3% Employer Contribution
• 4 Mental Health Days + up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO accrual
• Cell phone discount (up to 25%) with major carriers
• Join a mission-driven organization with over 100 years of impact

Vista Del Mar's Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.