Human Resources Generalist, Temp-to-Perm

Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Director of Human Resources Compliance & Workforce Care

Status: Full-Time, Temporary-to-Permanent

About Project Open Hand

Project Open Hand believes that food is medicine. For more than 35 years, we have provided nutritious meals with compassion to people living with serious illness, older adults, and others in our community who need support. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

Project Open Hand is seeking a Human Resources Generalist, Compliance & Workforce Care to provide immediate support across key Human Resources functions during a period of organizational assessment and growth. This temporary-to-permanent opportunity will play an important role in supporting compliance, workforce care initiatives, employee relations, leave administration, onboarding, HR systems, training coordination, and employee engagement programs.

The ideal candidate is an HR professional who enjoys balancing employee support with compliance responsibilities and is passionate about creating a positive workplace experience. This position works closely with employees, supervisors, and leadership to ensure effective HR service delivery while supporting a culture of care, accountability, and inclusion.

As organizational needs evolve, this role may become eligible for transition into a permanent position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

HR Compliance & Employee Support

• Support the administration and interpretation of HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including coaching, investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees regarding workplace policies and HR processes.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and personnel files.

Leave & Accommodation Administration

• Coordinate leave of absence processes, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves.
• Partner with employees, supervisors, and benefits providers to ensure timely and compliant leave administration.
• Monitor leave cases and maintain required documentation and communications.

Workforce Care & Employee Engagement

• Support workforce care initiatives designed to enhance employee well-being, retention, and engagement.
• Assist in planning and implementing employee recognition programs and engagement activities.
• Coordinate employee feedback programs, surveys, and related workforce care initiatives.

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Assist with recruitment activities, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, and onboarding processes.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and support a positive onboarding experience.
• Ensure completion of required employment documentation and compliance requirements.

HR Systems, Reporting & Administration

• Maintain HRIS data integrity and employee records.
• Generate workforce reports, metrics, and data analyses to support HR decision-making.
• Assist with organizational charts, workforce tracking, audits, and special projects.
• Support HR document management and process improvement initiatives.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training programs and compliance-related learning activities.
• Track completion of required trainings and maintain records.
• Assist with workforce development and professional development initiatives.

Other Duties

• Participate in special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Working knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Experience supporting employee relations, leave administration, accommodations, and HR compliance activities.
• Experience working with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms.
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, healthcare, or human services organizations.
• Bilingual language skills.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be:

• Employee-focused and service-oriented.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at building effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Committed to equity, inclusion, compliance, and workforce well-being.

Temporary-to-Permanent Opportunity

This position is being offered as a temporary-to-permanent opportunity to support the organization's immediate Human Resources needs while we continue to evaluate the long-term structure of the role. Based on organizational needs, available funding, and individual performance, the successful candidate may be considered for transition into a permanent position.