HR Generalist

Job Type Full-time Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. With a dedicated team of 30+ passionate full-time professionals and 400+ summer and school year staff, we have grown into a leading provider of out-of-school program providers.

Our award-winning summer camps and after-school programs have reached hundreds of thousands of children, making a significant impact in their lives. Over the years, EDMO has gained recognition for its innovative approach to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) education, as well as its commitment to making learning engaging and accessible to all.

EDMO's growth trajectory has been impressive, with expansion into multiple regions and over 200 partnerships with school districts in Northern California. Our organization's commitment to quality programming and equitable access has been acknowledged through various accolades, including:

• Recipient of the 2020 NSLA Excellence in Summer Learning Award
• Voted "Best of the Bay" for 15 consecutive years
• Featured on CNN, ABC, TODAY, Common Sense Media, Wall Street Journal, NPR Forum, and more!

With a strong foundation and a clear vision for the future, EDMO continues to make a positive difference in the lives of children and communities. We envision a more connected world where all people feel confident on their journey toward self-discovery and cultivate a deep sense of responsibility.

Join our team and be part of an organization that is providing every child with the opportunity to cultivate curiosity, courage, and kindness! 

Position Overview

The HR Generalist at EDMO is a highly employee-facing, hands-on role responsible for owning the full employee lifecycle from hiring and onboarding through performance management, employee relations, and separation. This role is critical to ensuring a consistent, compliant, and human-centered HR experience across EDMO’s diverse workforce.

EDMO employs a mixed workforce of remote and in-person employees, with the majority working part-time in after-school programs across school sites. The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and managers, balancing empathy with sound judgment, policy adherence, and operational needs. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage a high volume of employee interactions and concerns, and make thoughtful decisions while escalating appropriately to HR leadership.

This position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who can hit the ground running, owns outcomes end-to-end, and is comfortable navigating California employment law in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Hiring

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for remote roles, from job posting through offer.
• Partner with hiring managers on select in-person roles, including interview participation.
• Ensure hiring practices are compliant, equitable, and aligned with organizational standards.
• Ensure that all candidates embody SPACE

2. Onboarding, Transitions & Employee Lifecycle

• Own onboarding for remote employees, including documentation, systems access, equipment, orientation, and required trainings.
• Serve as a primary HR contact throughout the employee lifecycle, including role changes, leaves, and separations.
• Manage employee exits, including documentation, final pay coordination, benefits transitions, unemployment claims, and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records.

3. Benefits & Leave Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions.
• Partner with benefits vendors to manage enrollments, changes, open enrollment, and employee support.
• Administer all leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PFL, PDL, and other statutory or company-approved leaves).
• Oversee ACA compliance, including tracking, reporting (1095, Safe Harbor, etc.), and timely benefit offers.
• Maintain working knowledge of all company-offered benefits.

4. Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including documentation and investigations.
• Advise managers on policy interpretation, performance concerns, and corrective action.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to HR leadership as needed.

5. Performance Management

• Support and administer performance review processes for remote and in-person employees.
• Assist with coaching conversations, corrective action, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Ensure performance practices are documented and applied consistently.

6. Training & Manager Support

• Coordinate and deliver HR-related trainings, including compliance and manager training.
• Support first-time and people managers with practical guidance on supervision, boundaries, and policy application.
• Assist with rollout and communication of HR policies and updates.

7. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support organization-wide engagement initiatives that promote and uphold connection, inclusion, and authenticity.
• Gather employee feedback, identify trends, and share insights with HR leadership.
• Partner with leadership on engagement strategies across remote and field teams.

8. Policy, Compliance & HR Data

• Execute day-to-day HR policies in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain strong proficiency in the Employee Handbook and HR procedures.
• Stay current on California employment law and support policy updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate HR data and prepare reports related to headcount, turnover, benefits, leaves, compliance, and employee relations.

9. Workers’ Compensation

• Serve as the primary point of contact for workers’ compensation claims.
• Manage injury reporting, claims coordination, employee communication, and return-to-work processes.
• Track injury trends and escalate concerns to HR leadership.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist or similar role with broad HR ownership.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law and multi-state experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable making decisions, applying policy consistently, and escalating when appropriate.
• Familiar with or working knowledge of Paylocity, Asana, Slack, Google Suite, Excel, and Airtable.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to balance empathy with structure and organizational priorities.
• Self-directed, disciplined, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Practical, grounded HR experience
• Clear communicator with employees and managers
• Managers receive timely, practical HR guidance.
• HR processes are compliant, organized, and consistently applied.
• Issues are addressed proactively rather than reactively.
• HR data and insights inform leadership decisions.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• This position requires the ability  to occasionally lift 25 pounds to a height of 3-4 feet

EDMO OFFERS:

Workplace Culture and Environment:

• An inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented workplace.
• A diverse workforce fostering a collaborative, people-oriented culture.

Employee Benefits:

• New hire welcome package/gift.
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D.
• Paid Time Off. 
• Holiday Pay: 8 Federal Holidays + additional closure days subject to specific site/school schedules.
• After one year and 1000 hours of service, 401k with matching (immediate vesting when contributions begin).
• Pretax health and dependent care flex plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Professional Development:

• Learning and development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning.

Location Requirements:

This position will be hybrid to Northern California, and you may be required to visit locations as needed.

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time, regular exempt position. The salary range is $83,000 - $88,000 and will be commensurate with experience and location. 

EDMO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDMO makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time, and organizational value fit.

Salary Description $83,000 - $88,000 per annum