Temporary Full-Time Human Resources Specialist

Summary
The HR Generalist partners with management and employees to support business objectives within designated units. This role develops and maintains strategic partnerships to deliver comprehensive HR services—including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations—while maintaining a high level of business literacy regarding the organization’s strategic goals.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Employee Relations & Compliance
Provides HR guidance and policy interpretation to line management and employees.

Conflict Resolution

Manages employee relations matters from intake to resolution, collaborating with HR leadership and Legal/Compliance as necessary.

Regulatory Knowledge

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements (State, Federal, OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL) to reduce legal risk and ensure day-to-day regulatory compliance.
Performance & Talent Management
Provides daily guidance on performance management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.

Culture Building

Talent Acquisition:
Executes the full recruitment lifecycle, including phone screens, in-person interviews, job fairs, reference checks, and background screenings.

Onboarding

Facilitates new employee orientations and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.

Administration & HR Operations
Data Integrity:
Performs HRIS data entry and maintains confidential personnel files in strict accordance with privacy standards.
Generates metrics, compiles data, and prepares reports on project progress or HRIS analytics as requested.
Provides general clerical support, including triaging messages, organizing work, and maintaining equipment/supplies.

Professionalism

Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor in alignment with Company policies.
Stays current on organizational structure, personnel policies, and evolving employment laws.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

Experience

8–10 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in Employee Relations (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Preferred

HR experience within the healthcare or ophthalmology industry.

HR Expertise

Broad knowledge across HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational hierarchy, and administrative standards.

Regulatory Proficiency

Ability to interpret and apply federal/state laws, guidelines, and company policies.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); Data-Driven:
Ability to use data to inform decisions and maintain structured operational processes.

The Influencer

An active listener who builds trust, tailors coaching styles to individual needs, and manages change through positive reinforcement.
Sound judgment and the ability to draw valid conclusions under pressure, even when available information is limited or vague. ability to respond professionally to inquiries from staff, vendors, and the community.
Primarily a temperature-controlled office environment with low to moderate noise levels.

Physical Activity

Dexterity:
High level of finger dexterity needed to access and retrieve data via computer and standard office equipment.