HR Generalist

About the role

The Skirball Cultural Center seeks a Human Resources Generalist to provide support to employees and managers on HR and employment matters. Reporting to the Director of Talent and Culture, this position is responsible for supporting the Human Resources Department.

Key responsibilities

• Help manage all aspects of employment at the Skirball including recruiting, hiring, benefits, employee relations, leaves and terminations.
• Perform benefits administration, including reporting, reconciling, enrollment, and responding to routine benefits questions.
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with employees.
• Manage workers compensation, including claim reporting, leave coordination, and light‑duty placement.
• Maintain a working knowledge of California employment laws and compliance filings.
• Respond to inquiries and problems from managers and employees.
• Assist with planning and implementation of employee events, such as professional development day and the holiday party.
• Facilitate new‑hire orientation and other training opportunities for Skirball employees.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience as a human resources generalist within a corporate or nonprofit/cultural environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, both written and verbal; ability to exercise patience, diplomacy, and work well with people of different ages and backgrounds.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, organize tasks, resolve problems, exercise good judgment, take initiative, multitask and manage a changing workload.
• Active interest in and understanding of the Skirball Cultural Center’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles.