What You'll Do

1. Handle the Full Employee Lifecycle: Independently manage all core HR processes, including employee onboarding, performance management, relations, and offboarding.

2. Administer Benefits & Payroll: Own the administration of all employee benefits programs, including health insurance and leave. Manage payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

3. Run Employee Engagement Programs: Develop and execute initiatives that boost morale, build a strong community, and foster a workplace where every employee feels valued and heard.

4. Serve as the Point-Person for Employee Relations: Act as a neutral and trusted advisor for all employees. Expertly handle conflict management, mediate disputes, and provide guidance to maintain a positive and productive environment.

5. Manage HRIS and Data Integrity: Take ownership of the HRIS, ensuring all employee data is accurate, secure, and up-to-date, and run reports as needed.

6. Partner on Global HR Initiatives: Liaise with our HR team in Dubai to coordinate on LA-based recruitment efforts, implement shared training programs, and align on new company-wide initiatives.

7. Ensure HR Compliance and Safety: Serve as the subject matter expert for HR compliance, keeping policies aligned with labor laws. You will also promote and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Who You Are: Experience & Attributes

1. An Autonomous HR Owner: You are a self-starter who thrives on managing your work from end-to-end. You have at least 2 years of HR experience where you were directly responsible for the full cycle of HR duties.

2. An Engagement Champion: You are passionate about creating a positive work environment and have a proven track record of implementing programs that improve employee satisfaction and culture.

3. A People-Focused Problem Solver: You are empathetic, diplomatic, and an excellent communicator. You build trust easily and are skilled at navigating sensitive employee relations issues with integrity.

4. An HR Operations Pro: You have hands-on experience managing payroll and administering employee benefits programs. You handle confidential information with the utmost professionalism.

5. A Compliance-Minded Professional: You have a strong, practical understanding of multi-state compliance, core HR principles, and labor laws.

6. Detail-Oriented & Precise: You have meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all HR documentation, reporting, and compliance matters

Bonus Points for Experience

1. Advanced California Compliance: Deep expertise in California labor laws, with experience independently managing employee handbooks, audits, or accommodation requests.

2. Project Management Tools: Experience using tools like Asana to track tasks and manage workflows for HR initiatives.

3. HR Certification: A SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification is a significant plus.