LifeMoves
Job Details
Job Location Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $69668.00 - $104502.00 Salary/year
Job Shift Any
Description
ABOUT LIFEMOVES
LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With over two dozen interim supportive housing communities and more on the way, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the HR department's day-to-day operations and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's people strategies. This role is responsible for administering key HR functions such as handling all HR Administration and compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and training. Acting as a central point of contact for employees and managers, the HR Generalist ensures consistent application of policies and fosters a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment. With a focus on operational efficiency and employee experience, the position helps drive HR initiatives that support organizational growth, employee development, and workplace engagement.
This role qualifies for a hybrid schedule working a minimum of three days in the office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the option of working two days remotely.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with all state and federal employment laws. Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information. Supports new hire orientations and manage onboarding activities to ensure a seamless integration of new employees. Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and HR-related matters. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues and performance management. Support in administering employee benefits programs and assisting employees with benefit-related questions or claims. Supports leave of absence requests and ensures compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations. Assist in the development, communication, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures. Support employee engagement and retention initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, and internal events. Participate in training needs assessments and help implement employee development programs. Generate HR reports and analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements. Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee data and compensation changes. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. At least two years of human resource management experience is preferred. SHRM-CP is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems. A strong foundation in the ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a commitment to ongoing professional development in this area At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.
COMPETENCIES
Performance Improvement : Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
Managing Work:
Effectively managing one's own and others' time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Organizes tasks efficiently, balancing workloads and deadlines.
Focusing on Results and Accountability:
Consistently focuses on departmental and organizational needs, growth and stability. Creates accountability with empowered leadership. Ensures teams deliver quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
Team Leadership and Support:
Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self- improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Works cross-functionally to ensure alignment and effective execution of tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adult professionals. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.
LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.
If you require disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.
Job Location Corporate Headquarters - Santa Clara, CA
Position Type Full Time
Salary Range $69668.00 - $104502.00 Salary/year
Job Shift Any
Description
ABOUT LIFEMOVES
LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With over two dozen interim supportive housing communities and more on the way, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the HR department's day-to-day operations and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's people strategies. This role is responsible for administering key HR functions such as handling all HR Administration and compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and training. Acting as a central point of contact for employees and managers, the HR Generalist ensures consistent application of policies and fosters a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment. With a focus on operational efficiency and employee experience, the position helps drive HR initiatives that support organizational growth, employee development, and workplace engagement.
This role qualifies for a hybrid schedule working a minimum of three days in the office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with the option of working two days remotely.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with all state and federal employment laws. Maintain and update employee records in HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information. Supports new hire orientations and manage onboarding activities to ensure a seamless integration of new employees. Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and HR-related matters. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues and performance management. Support in administering employee benefits programs and assisting employees with benefit-related questions or claims. Supports leave of absence requests and ensures compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations. Assist in the development, communication, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures. Support employee engagement and retention initiatives, including surveys, recognition programs, and internal events. Participate in training needs assessments and help implement employee development programs. Generate HR reports and analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements. Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee data and compensation changes. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. At least two years of human resource management experience is preferred. SHRM-CP is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems. A strong foundation in the ideas and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a commitment to ongoing professional development in this area At least one year of human resource management experience is preferred.
COMPETENCIES
Performance Improvement : Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, creates a learning environment.
Managing Work:
Effectively managing one's own and others' time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Organizes tasks efficiently, balancing workloads and deadlines.
Focusing on Results and Accountability:
Consistently focuses on departmental and organizational needs, growth and stability. Creates accountability with empowered leadership. Ensures teams deliver quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
Team Leadership and Support:
Demonstrates a selfless commitment to others on the team, including activity-based dependability, self- improvement activities. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels in service to LifeMoves and others on the team.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Works cross-functionally to ensure alignment and effective execution of tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adult professionals. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.
LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.
If you require disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.