Human Resources Generalist

This part-time HR Generalist role at Three Stone Hearth supports HR operations, payroll backup, benefits administration, safety, and compliance within a self-directed cooperative environment in Berkeley.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruitment across circles by updating role descriptions, posting vacancies, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews and reference checks, scheduling tryouts, extending offers and coordinating wage offers with Finance, and advising workers involved in the hiring process.
• Oversee onboarding and new-hire orientation and related paperwork, and manage off-boarding; establish and maintain new-hire and personnel files to ensure accurate employee records.
• Coordinate staff reviews and support Lead Links to ensure 6-week and other company reviews are completed promptly.
• Maintain familiarity with payroll processes and systems and act as backup payroll processor.
• Administer employee benefits workflows, track eligibility, enroll newly eligible employees promptly, and ensure workers' compensation and all company insurances (health, life, auto) are organized, current, and renewed timely with the broker; handle COBRA and other legal notifications; assist employees in understanding benefits.
• Stay current on employment law developments and ensure policies and labor law requirements are clearly documented and communicated to staff.
• Provide basic conflict resolution training and guidance for sensitive HR conversations; support resolution processes with facilitation or mediation as needed; advise on internal investigations and maintain documentation of outcomes and resolutions; coordinate and document policy violations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Coordinate safety across circles, support safety roles, audit safety procedures; maintain IIPP and Emergency Action Plan; record and submit Cal/OSHA safety documentation; organize CPR/First Aid training for group representatives; plan and conduct emergency drills as needed.
• Stay informed on federal, state, local regulations and county health data; update Covid-19 protocol with the team; respond to illness reports with guidance on testing, isolation, and return-to-work timelines; prepare and submit required reports.
• Perform ongoing administrative tasks such as answering phones, attending staff meetings, and maintaining the Google calendar for schedule changes, vacations, and events.
• Maintain Google Workspace email addresses and internal groups; perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Administrator.
• Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of administrative experience.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality in HR matters.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the capacity to design workflows and manage recurring filing systems.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace and email, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects, shifting focus as needed.
• Strong written communication skills for documenting procedures and systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication and negotiation abilities, with a direct, clear, and friendly tone in emails and conversations.

Technologies

• Google Workspace

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for staff working 30+ hours per week
• Life, Long Term Disability and AD&D insurance for staff working 20+ hours per week
• Nutrient-dense staff lunch
• Employee discounts on housemade and retail products
• CalSavers Retirement Plan

Compensation

• Hourly rate: USD 24.00 – 26.00

Location

Berkeley, CA onsite

Schedule

Part-time, 20-24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in-person; on-call for time-sensitive HR needs; schedule may vary based on workload and applicant experience.