Human Resources Generalist

JOB DESCRIPTION
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Salary: $87,500 annually

WHO WE ARE

HomeRise believes that home has the power to stabilize a person’s life. Built on a simple - but powerful idea called supportive housing, we provide people experiencing homelessness with a place to call home combined with support services, like mental health services and job training, so they can rise up and transform their lives. We organize our residents and supporters to advocate for local and state policies, like affordable housing, to help people still on the streets or at risk of homelessness. Together, we are building a new future for our neighborhoods and the city we love.

BENEFITS

HomeRise provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: 100% employer-paid employee healthcare options (Kaiser or Sutter), dental, vision, life & disability insurance; FSA childcare, medical and commuter benefits options; 403(b) retirement investment opportunity with employer match; Employee Assistance Program; paid on-the-job training, career advancement within a growing organization and professional development opportunities with an annual Education Benefit that includes paid time off. We also include PTO (2 weeks accrued for the first 12 months and 3 weeks accrual from 13-36 months of continuous service); 14 paid holidays with one floating day for your birthday and of course sick time accrual. Other advantages of working for us are: Employee Referral Program, our HERO Award recognizing outstanding performance in the line of duty, and sabbatical leave after 5 years of service.

POSITION OVERVIEW

HomeRise is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. The HR Generalist will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support to employees and management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with all relevant labor laws. This position involves a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, HR process improvements, workers’ compensation claims management, and Cal/OSHA reporting. Additionally, the HR Generalist will oversee the Employee Safety Management (ESM) function and ensure proper handling of workers' compensation cases through Insite, the agency’s secure portal for claims tracking and management.

Given that HomeRise operates in a unionized environment, this role requires experience working with unions, including administering collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and handling grievance processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Workers’ Compensation and ESM Oversight

•  Oversee the Employee Safety Management (ESM) process, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and incident reporting requirements.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims through Insite, the agency’s secure client management portal.
• Utilize Insite to track claims, monitor trends, and ensure timely resolution of cases.
• Centralize communication with claims adjusters, employees, and management regarding workers' compensation cases.
• Provide data-driven insights on claims trends and recommend strategies to reduce workplace injuries.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all workers' compensation claims and related communications.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to facilitate return-to-work programs and accommodations.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a liaison for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Review employee relations issues, ensuring proper documentation and consistent application of company policies.
• Handle union-related matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and adherence to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Conduct investigations related to employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary matters in collaboration with HR Director, union field representative, shop stewards and CEO when required.

Cal/OSHA Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities to Cal/OSHA, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and logs for workplace incidents and injuries as required by Cal/OSHA standards.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with facilities management and supervisors to implement corrective actions and prevent future incidents.
• Provide training and education to employees on workplace safety policies and Cal/OSHA regulations.

Compliance and Recordkeeping

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA).
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records, including personnel files and HRIS data.
• Assist with audits and reporting related to HR metrics, payroll, benefits, and workplace safety.

HR Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes and procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives.
• Support change management efforts and promote a positive workplace culture.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location: 251 Post Street, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94108
• Status: Full-Time / Exempt / On-Site
• Schedule: Generally, Monday through Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
• Reports to: Director of Human Resources

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is required, including administering CBAs, handling grievances, and collaborating with union representatives.
• Experience in workers’ compensation claims management, Cal/OSHA reporting, and employee safety programs is required.
• Experience in employee relations and benefits administration is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, including Cal/OSHA standards.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and claims management platforms (e.g., Paycom, Insite).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills for tracking and reporting HR, workers' compensation, and safety metrics.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at their desk for long period, use hands to finger for computer keyboard input, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk up and down stairs, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Mobility to use standard office equipment, including a computer, vision to read printed materials, and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There are no unusual environmental conditions. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. HomeRise is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. HomeRise hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.