Human Resources Generalist

Description:

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OPPORTUNITY
The Human Resources Generalist will support the Human Resources Department and Green Dot employees utilizing excellent customer service techniques and a passion for getting things right. The HR Generalist will serve as the point of contact to Green Dot employees and managers, providing guidance on Green Dot HR practices, HR policies, benefit offerings and leave of absence administration. As needed the HR Generalist may partner with managers to address employee complaints, grievances and investigations. .

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
> Serve as the HR liaison for a set of locations by providing timely responses and solutions regarding HR related questions and issues
> Respond to school leadership and employee inquiries requiring HR guidance within 48 hours or less
> Visit school sites per annual schedule to educate and engage employees with Green Dot benefits and wellness offerings, including as needed interfacing with benefits carriers to resolve issues/questions
>Travel to school sites within the Los Angeles area as-needed for employee engagement, investigations, paperwork, or compliance
> Be a conduit to the HR department regarding feedback from employees and managers; identify applicable themes and provide suggestions for continuous improvement projects
> Escalates issues and questions appropriately to ensure timely and accurate resolution, including, but not limited to intake of employee complaints, grievances, and investigations
> Provides guidance to managers on how to effectively support their direct reports when taking a Leave of Absence and/or Worker’s Compensation claim
> Handles the administrative documentation and processing of LOA and Worker’s Compensation,
Provides intake for ADA cases and escalate to senior HR team members as necessary
> Provide employees and managers with guidance on a variety of HR processes including but not limited to new hire orientations, volunteers, job changes, separating from GDPSC, compensation scale placement, and credential requirements
> Support with the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with Onboarding Administrator to ensure hires are made in a timely manner and onboarded efficiently; collaborates with the credentials team to ensure new certificated hires have the correct certifications
> Supports with new hire orientations
> Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
> Participates in employee terminations, and investigations as needed
> Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, authorizers, collective bargaining agreements, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
> Follow timeline and process established to notify employees and managers of potential non-compliance with credentials, TB, and training requirements
> Place non-compliant employees on administrative leaves of absence (e.g., credential, TB and/or training non-compliant) or terminate
> Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
> Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you:

> have a bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in Human Resources, Business or Business Administration
> have at least two years of human resources experience (required)
> have at least two years of experience working in a public school system (preferred)
> have excellent verbal and written communication skills
> have a foundational knowledge of labor law, including but not limited to wage and hour regulations, leave of absence legislation, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
> possess excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
> have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
> can prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
> can act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
> are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
> are proficient with Workday, or can quickly become familiar with new HRIS systems
> are dependable, humble, have an open mind, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

JOB REQUIREMENTS
> Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
> Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

COMPENSATION
The starting salary range for this position is $71,000 - $80,000, based on education and experience. Please note that candidates who are new to their role or newly promoted can expect offers between the minimum and the mid-point of the range. To allow for salary progression over time, offers at the top of the range are rare. Individual education and experience will be considered when issuing offers.

Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans, effective on the first of the month following their date of hire.
> No-cost premium (for employee only) and low-cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more).
> Medical PPO and EPO options (visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ for more information)
> Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer-paid options)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
> Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring)
> Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases
> Potential for annual bonuses
> Potential for stipend work opportunities
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact on a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we’re looking to fill this opening as soon as possible.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

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