HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: Camarillo, CA - Onsite 5 days/week

Compensation: $80,000-$85,000

Type: Open to both direct hire and temp-to-hire candidates

Overview

A well-established nonprofit organization in Camarillo is seeking a skilled and proactive HR Generalist to join their team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting all HR operations. The ideal candidate is an independent, detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises strong judgment, and communicates with professionalism and discretion. This opportunity is looking to pay between 75k-80k and is open to considering candidates at both a direct hire or temp-to-hire capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle leave of absence processes, including FMLA, CFRA, disability, and personal leaves
• Coordinate employee accommodation requests in compliance with ADA and California law
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation
• Draft HR communications, including coaching memos, corrective action letters, and policy updates
• Support recruiting efforts, including screening, interview coordination, and hiring manager partnership
• Maintain employee files, HRIS data accuracy, and audit-ready HR records
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and general HR administration
• Assist with benefits questions, open enrollment, and broker communication
• Ensure compliance with California labor laws and nonprofit HR standards
• Collaborate with finance and payroll teams as needed for employee changes

Ideal Candidate

• Self-starter who takes ownership and works well with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive situations
• Comfortable in a high-touch, mission-driven environment
• Excellent written communication skills; HR documentation is a core function of this role
• Able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic workplace
• Comfortable working in a campus setting where families and children are present on site

Requirements

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Experience in the non-profit industry is preferred, not required
• Strong knowledge of California employment law
• Experience managing leave of absence and employee accommodations
• Solid employee relations background
• Experience with an HRIS system (Paycom a plus)
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including Live Scan, DOJ clearance, TB test, physical, and community care licensing (cannabis included as this is a federal contractor)