• Human Resources Generalist

    Aston Carter (Palo Alto, CA)


    Description

    The Human Resource Generalist will provide professional and efficient support to the HR Department and employees, ensuring smooth and effective business operations. This role encompasses both administrative and strategic responsibilities, assisting with key functions such as staffing, training and development, compensation and benefits, and operational duties to coordinate and support annual events. The HR Generalist will also perform front desk duties in the absence of the HR Assistant.

     

    • Provide dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers, staffing, benefits, leave of absence, training and development, and employee relation matters.

    • Respond to Ask HR related tickets and appeals in a timely manner.

    • Assist in communication, interpretation and update of policies, procedures, and Ask HR knowledge Articles.

    • Assist HR Business Partners (HRBP) with Joint Commission Accreditation preparation and process.

    • Maintain human resources information systems (HRIS) which includes business process builds, business process testing, and compile reports as needed.

    • Assist with preparation or update of employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating; including the review of error reports and make corrections in HRIS.

    • Perform benefit quality checks, ensure efficient day to day benefit administration, including 403b retirement eligibility process, which includes confirming years of service and hours worked.

    • Perform all duties related to LOA, accommodations, return to work and termination processes.

    • Conduct weekly review of LOA return list; contact employees to confirm return date. Notify managers of extended leave dates; maintain correct status by initiating leave or return HRIS.

    • Respond to EDD Unemployment request for information by mail and online, including providing request for information from Equifax to address unemployment appeals.

    • Assist with coordination and facilitation of committees and employee resource groups, which includes wellness champions, HR Presents/Education Days, Inclusion Diversity & Health Equity

    • Coordinate and assist in HR Department will annual events such as Benefits Open Enrollment, employee service award and employee rewards & recognition event, Wellbeing events, and hospital week celebrations.

    • Maintain HR Department website and HealthySteps – Benefits Website.

    • Assist HRBPs, as needed, with staff investigations, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to policies.

    • Support HR duties and projects as assigned.

     

    Skills

     

    LOA, Employee relations, Onboarding, HRIS, Workday, Excel, benefits administration, employee engagement, healthcare industry, Microsoft office, Hr systems

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    LOA,Employee relations,Onboarding,HRIS,Workday,Excel,benefits administration,employee engagement,healthcare industry

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    n/a

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Palo Alto,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.