HR Generalist (Part Time)

You are a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supporting core HR operations across onboarding, compliance, systems, and employee experience. You are highly organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Location: San Francisco (Mission area)
This Position Pays: $35–$40/hr (Part-time, 3 days/week; temp role with potential to convert)

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage pre-employment screenings, including background and reference checks, and ensure timely I-9 and E-Verify compliance
• Maintain and update employee data across HR systems (Insperity, JazzHR, 15Five, MyBirkman)
• Oversee digital records and ensure proper documentation, filing, and retention of employee agreements and policies
• Support benefits administration and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations (e.g., SFHCSO, DCFSA testing)
• Coordinate training programs, onboarding sessions, and performance review tracking
• Partner with payroll on PTO updates, employee status changes, and final paycheck processing
• Lead offboarding processes, including exit documentation, interviews, and cross-functional coordination
• Serve as a liaison between HR, managers, and operations to ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding workflows
• Manage system access for employee transitions, including account setup and deactivation
• Support employee engagement initiatives such as onboarding buddy programs, surveys, and recognition efforts
• Prepare HR reports, including headcount, turnover, and payroll summaries
• Administer leave of absence requests and assist with policy updates and compliance documentation

What You Bring:

• Experience in HR operations, administration, or coordination
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance practices, including I-9 and employment regulations
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and ability to manage data across multiple systems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools for reporting and documentation
• Experience supporting payroll processes and employee lifecycle events is a plus 

For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.

We are Nelson Connects, and our purpose is your success.

To learn more about our workplace culture and the position, please apply

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