HR Generalist

We are looking for an experienced part time HR Generalist to join a nonprofit organization in Torrance, California for a Contract assignment during a high-volume hiring period. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR specialist who can support onboarding, payroll-related administration, and employee records with accuracy and care. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative team while providing immediate operational support across core human resources functions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead onboarding activities for a group of approximately 16 employees, including support for several urgent new employee starts.

• Prepare and review onboarding documents to ensure all required forms are completed accurately and in compliance with company policies.

• Collect, verify, and process employee timesheet information with careful attention to payroll accuracy.

• Support payroll administration by maintaining organized records and assisting with related HR documentation.

• Keep employee files current, complete, and confidential across HR records and supporting documents.

• Use multiple HR systems and databases to enter, update, and track personnel information while following established processes.

• Address employee questions related to onboarding steps, HR procedures, and general administrative matters.

• Provide day-to-day HR support and contribute to additional projects as business needs arise.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Coordinator capacity.
• Demonstrated success managing onboarding and orientation activities for new team members.
• Prior experience assisting with payroll administration or payroll support tasks.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple HRIS platforms and established manual or legacy processes.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Self-directed approach with the ability to prioritize work independently and require minimal supervision.

Compensation

$26.00-$30.00 Hourly

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