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Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking an HR Generalist to support our Human Resources team.

About the Role: The Human Resources Generalist supports the delivery of consistent, compliant, and reliable core Human Resources services across Abode Services. This role focuses on HR operations, policy application, documentation, benefits and leave coordination, HR systems support, and employment-related compliance, ensuring that foundational people practices are applied accurately and consistently across the organization.

Our Diverse Culture:
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Our Benefits & Perks:

• $33.65 - $40.30/hour DOE
• Onsite position based out of our Fremont, CA office
• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision benefits coverage for employees
• 19 Days of PTO and 12 paid Holidays off each year
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans with Employer Match & Contribution Programs
• Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, All Staff Events
• Dynamic, mission-drive culture and supportive leadership

How You Make an Impact:

• HR Operations & Compliance Support
  
  • Support the implementation and consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employment practice
  • Assist with employment-related compliance activities, including documentation, audits, reporting support, and record retention.
  • Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR processes and policy interpretation under the direction of HR leadership.
  • Support progressive discipline processes by ensuring documentation accuracy, procedural consistency, and timely coordination
  • Participate in workplace investigations at a documentation, coordination, and support level, as assigned
  • Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.

• Benefits, Leaves, and HR Administration
  • Serve as backup coverage for the Benefits and Leaves Specialist during absences, peak workload periods, and assigned cross coverage needs, while the specialist remains the primary owner of the function.
  • Support benefits, leave of absence, workers' compensation, and accommodation processes through coordination, tracking, documentation, and employee communication.
  • Support annual open enrollment activities, employee enrollment changes, and benefits communications in partnership with the Benefits and Leaves Specialist.
  • Process employee status changes, personnel actions, and HR transactions accurately and on schedule

• HR Systems, Data, and Documentation
  • Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and related systems.
  • Support HR data integrity, reporting, and system updates.
  • Assist with system troubleshooting, form management, and workflow improvements.
  • Ensure accurate recordkeeping and documentation aligned with policy and regulatory requirements.

• Employee & Manager Support
  • Serve as a point of contact for routine HR inquiries and requests.
  • Provide managers with procedural guidance, timelines, and next steps related to HR processes.
  • Partner with Employee Experience to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent employee-facing communication across the employee lifecycle.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with Employee Experience to support effective handoffs across the employee lifecycle and ensure that employee-facing processes remain clear and respectful.
  • Coordinate with Training and Quality Improvement to support compliance training needs and HR process reinforcement.
  • Collaborate with Health & Safety leadership to support documentation, tracking, communication, and program alignment where HR processes intersect with safety and risk management.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to the scope and intent of this role, as business needs evolve.

How You Meet the Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources or a closely related role.
• Experience supporting compliance, benefits administration, leave coordination, HR systems, or HR operations preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation as needed to attend onsite meetings or trainings.
• HR operations and compliance fundamentals
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• HR systems and process discipline
• Confidentiality and professional judgment
• Collaboration and service orientation

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.

Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

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