Human Resources Generalist

Mission Join Mutual Housing California’s mission to build equitable communities. We develop, manage, and support sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods. About Mutual Housing We are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high‑quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for employee and dependents; employees do not pay anything out of pocket for full coverage for themselves and their dependents. Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance. Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years. 2 Floating Holidays (16 hours). 401K Plan with company match up to 6%. Position Human Resources Generalist – Sacramento, CA 95826. Full Time Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. $32.00 - $33.60 per hour, depending on experience. Job Summary We are seeking a detail‑oriented and organized Human Resources Generalist to support a wide range of HR functions. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management. Responsibilities Manage all phases of the recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding. Assist with resume reviews, phone screenings, interviews, and reference checks. Conduct background checks and coordinate start dates for new hires. Support onboarding and offboarding processes. Serve as primary back‑up to Payroll Specialist; assist with payroll processing as needed. Maintain and update HRIS and employee records. Collaborate with managers to draft job descriptions and hiring criteria. Develop and implement recruitment strategies. Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR‑related issues. Handle employee complaints and conduct exit interviews. Administer employee benefits and assist with enrollment. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Maintain accurate personnel files and documentation. Assist with SOPs, audits, employment verifications, and open enrollment. Stay current on employment law and HR best practices. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3+ years of Human Resources experience preferred. Strong knowledge of California employment law. Proficiency with HRIS software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to travel within a 60‑mile radius as needed. Ability to work occasional overtime as business needs dictate. Must pass criminal background screening, including education verification and DMV check. #J-18808-Ljbffr