Senior Human Resources Generalist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- San Jose, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Nice to have
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent HR certification preferred.
- Experience supervising or leading HR staff, including coaching, training, workload coordination, and employee development.
- Experience leading HR process improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, process standardization, and SOP development.
Full description
Senior Human Resources GeneralistAbout the Role
The Senior Human Resources Generalist serves as a strategic and operational Human Resources partner supporting two subsidiary organizations within a shared-services environment. This role delivers comprehensive HR support across all major HR functions, including employee relations, workplace investigations, manager coaching, talent acquisition, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, employee engagement, HR analytics, and process improvement.
The Senior HR Generalist partners closely with leaders and employees to foster a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, and support organizational goals. This position balances the unique needs of multiple business units while promoting consistency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across HR programs, processes, and employee experiences.
The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with strong employee relations expertise, advanced leave and accommodation administration knowledge, and the ability to influence leaders, manage complex people matters, and drive HR initiatives that support organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities include:HR Business Partnership
- Provide HR support for two subsidiary organizations.
- Partner with leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.
- Support HR process improvements and harmonization initiatives.
- Serve as a resource for HR policies, compliance, benefits, and employee relations.
- Provide guidance to HR support staff as needed.
Employee Relations
- Lead employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
- Advise managers on performance, attendance, conduct, and workplace issues.
- Facilitate employee meetings and difficult workplace conversations.
- Prepare employee relations documentation and maintain confidentiality.
- Identify trends and recommend actions to improve engagement and reduce risk.
Manager & Leadership Support
- Coach managers on performance management, employee development, and conflict resolution.
- Provide guidance on employment decisions and policy interpretation.
- Support leadership development and team effectiveness.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Coordinate recruiting activities, candidate communications, and interviews.
- Prepare employment offers and onboarding documentation.
- Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.
- Analyze recruitment and retention trends to support hiring strategies.