Human Resources Generalist - Benefits & Leaves

Channel Islands YMCA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations with a focus on benefits and leaves. This onsite role in Carpinteria, CA helps ensure programs, documentation, and HR compliance run smoothly while also providing employee relations support to branch leadership. The position includes serving as a backup for payroll and partnering across teams to keep HR processes effective and organized.

As an HR Generalist, you will help maintain key HR systems and records, support staff through performance-related discussions and employee relations matters, and contribute to compliance with employment laws and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of staff at all levels within the organization
• Maintain and update the Employee Handbook to ensure alignment with applicable human resources laws and regulations
• Keep accurate and current files for benefits, unemployment, LOA requests, worker’s comp claims, and other HR areas as required
• Handle employee relations, provide counseling and support to branch leadership on staff performance matters
• Review all terminations to ensure compliance with termination and off-boarding procedures
• Assist with department training development and contribute to designing new systems to streamline HR processes
• Serve as a backup for payroll
• Ensure compliance with established procedures, policies, and safety standards, performing responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner
• Stay current with employment laws and regulations, maintain an effective compliance program, and manage relationships with compliance agencies and YMCA legal counsel
• Perform other duties as assigned within your specific HR area

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; related work experience may offset the degree requirement
• 2+ years of previous work-related experience preferred
• Knowledge of State and Federal HR laws
• PHR/SPHR Certification preferred
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
• Complete required branch and position-specific trainings within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license, participate in the California DMV Pull Program, and maintain an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier

Compensation & Location

• Location: Carpinteria, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 31 - 35 per hour

Technologies

• California DMV Pull Program

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans available, plus Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, and Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program up to $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

Our Commitment to Belonging

Channel Islands YMCA is committed to building bridges within its communities, creating spaces and experiences where all people belong and feel connected.