HR Generalist

Job Description Posted Monday, August 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM At Acra Lending our employees enjoy an opportunity to work with great people. We celebrate several events throughout the year accompanied by raffles and giveaways for employees nationwide. We are especially proud to give back to our community and truly enjoy one another's company. We provide a continental breakfast daily and cater lunch every Friday. We are looking for candidates to join our team who are passionate about their vocation. Who are committed to making a contribution and are looking to gain experience in order to grow in their career. Our headquarters are located on a beautiful campus in Irvine, California and if you work out of our Irvine office we can also provide a free gym membership. We are looking for a dynamic HR Generalist to join our team. This position will primarily work with Benefits and Recruitment. You will act as the full service Recruiter for our Service departments including Operations, Accounting, Legal, IT and HR. You will be the first point of contact for our Benefits package and will respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner. Qualified candidates must have a thorough knowledge of California labor laws to assist with the implementation of policies and best practices. The HR Generalist will assist in providing an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes productivity and internal customer service in order to enhance the employee experience and drive organizational performance. We are seeking someone with a creative mind who naturally thinks out of the box and is confident in interacting with employees and members of the leadership team while executing strategic plans. Experience working in Dayforce is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for full-cycle Recruitment of open positions in Operations, Accounting, Legal, IT and HR. Conduct FLSA analysis and compensation analysis to ensure we stay competitive and compliant. Prepare reports using Dayforce HRIS and file compliance reporting such as EEO-1 and ACA. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with new hires monthly and process enrollments and changes in Dayforce. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election process. Maintains and distributes list of new and cancelled employees under each benefit plan. Administers COBRA for group health plans. Support leave administration and management. Participate in interactive discussions with employees in compliance with ADA and support the Workers Compensation Program. Assists with company events and various office duties. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and follow up actions Self-motivated and goal oriented Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to relate to a wide range of people in a gracious and professional manner Ability to work in a fast–paced environment. Ability to interact effectively as a member of the HR team and work collaboratively with all departments Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. 10 years of progressive HR experience with a specialty in Benefits and Recruitment. Experience with California employee labor law required. Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits Our benefit offerings include: Medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, EAP counseling services, FSA & HSA, company sponsored life insurance for employee, voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, voluntary short-term and long-term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, legal assistance, pet insurance, living will and trust preparation discounts, commuter program, annual walking challenge, employee appreciation events and monthly sales awards. At Acra Lending, we were founded with a clear purpose: to specialize in alternative income loan products that help borrowers qualify for our flexible loan programs. We operate in 39 States, out of nine offices in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, and Utah along with a growing team of remote professionals across the country. Throughout the mortgage industry, Acra Lending is widely known for responsible lending practices, product innovation and operational efficiency. The foundation of our Company is built on helping our customers by providing Non-QM mortgage solutions for today’s borrower in residential and commercial properties across America. Our Leadership team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life. We reward our employees with a competitive salary and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals along with an exceptional 401k match program. We look forward to meeting you! #J-18808-Ljbffr