Human Resources Generalist

The HR Generalist provides wide ranging human resources support in a Davis, California-based, hybrid work environment. The role focuses on benefits, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance, and culture, and manages onboarding, surveys, HR systems, and internal communications after the initial onboarding period.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design, implementation, and ongoing upkeep of HR programs that enhance the employee experience, covering benefits, compensation, engagement, development, performance management, recognition, retention, systems management, and training.
• Manages onboarding for new hires and oversees offboarding procedures for departing staff.
• Leads the creation, distribution, and analysis of surveys across the employee lifecycle to drive HR process improvements.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends, best practices, and regulatory developments in HR, talent management, and employment law to ensure policy compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Administers HR systems, including maintenance, data integrity, reporting, module creation, and process enhancements to support efficient HR operations.
• Prepares and delivers HR communications and maintains the HR pages on the company intranet.
• Serves as a primary contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Supports training and professional development initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five years of related human resources experience
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Proven effectiveness in written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, HR information systems, and accounting software

Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Human Resources Information Systems
• Accounting software

Compensation

Salary: USD 75,000 - 85,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts with West Yost contribution
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and holidays
• Two employee assistance programs
• Travel assistance program
• 401(k) profit sharing with employer match
• Leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
• Parental leave
• Life and accidental death and dismembership insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 529 college savings plan and student loan repayment program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional memberships and paid training
• Leadership Academy programs
• Milestone anniversary benefits
• Peer to peer recognition programs
• Potential for employee stock ownership
• Annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
• Performance-based bonus eligibility and merit increases
• Employee referral bonuses
• Wellness reimbursement

Location and Hybrid Work Arrangement

Location: Davis, California. After an initial two-month in-office onboarding period, the role is eligible for a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office, with up to two days per week available for remote work.

Travel Requirements

This position may require travel to other offices and to client sites.

Who We Are

West Yost is a water resources focused engineering firm established in 1990. We partner with public agencies such as cities, counties, utilities, and water districts to plan, design, and deliver water, wastewater, and stormwater solutions that support safe, reliable, and resilient communities. Our team of over 260 professionals brings expertise across groundwater, water supply, treatment, infrastructure, recycled water, stormwater, construction management, and operations technology, supporting projects from planning through construction and offering program management and public outreach as part of our service mix. We are a Great Place to Work certified company and have been recognized by Fortune as a Best Workplace in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 to 2025, reflecting our commitment to quality and collaboration. Compensation for this role is aligned with the Davis location and ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually.

Life at West Yost

West Yost emphasizes professional growth through collaborative, in-person work, knowledge sharing, and mentorship, with hybrid and flexible schedules to support work life balance. Our culture includes monthly all-hands meetings that connect team members across locations, as well as sector specific and local gatherings. We celebrate opportunities to learn, network, and build relationships through annual all-staff events, including the Duck Dinner tradition. We value both high performance and a sense of community, and we actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the firm.