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Human Resources Generalist

Howard Hughes Medical Institute La Jolla, CA

La Jolla, CA

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$73k - $91k/yr Full time Business Partner Employee Relations Hr Administration

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Job Description

Support the full employee lifecycle across labs in the US as part of the People & Culture team in a hybrid role based in San Diego.

Key Responsibilities

Own onboarding end to end, including preboarding, orientation, and 30- and 90-day check-ins
Run offboarding from resignation through exit interviews
Analyze exit survey data and identify themes to share with the HRBP team
Support employee relations casework with HR Business Partners, including intakes, development plans, memos, and Performance Improvement Plans
Improve HR processes and workflows, then help design and implement better ways of working
Use AI and other technology to reduce manual steps, improve documentation, and create better tools and experiences for employees and managers
Contribute to cross-functional P&C projects with both subject-matter input and hands-on implementation support
Handle details related to restructurings, position eliminations, and lab closures, including supervisor talking points, severance paperwork, and clear communications
Serve as the point person for new job profiles, partnering with Compensation and P&C leadership from first conversation through approval
Coordinate benefits and leave questions with the Benefits team and HHMI leave administrator, plus retirement enrollment
Support recruitment activities in Workday and the performance review cycle, including building checklists and SOPs

Requirements

Broad HR generalist experience across onboarding, offboarding, benefits, compensation, leave, and employee relations (not limited to a single specialty)
Judgment with confidential matters: know when to escalate, maintain confidentiality, and document sensitive topics clearly
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through
Process improvement mindset with strong technology fluency, including comfortable use of AI and other tools with sound judgment around accuracy, confidentiality, and risk
Comfort balancing projects with operational HR work: move work from idea to implementation while keeping up with day-to-day HR execution
Experience level: three to five years of progressive HR experience, including at least two years in a generalist-type role
Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Technologies

AI
Workday
E-Verify

Benefits

Competitive pay
Exceptional health benefits
Retirement plans
Time off
Recognition and wellness programs

Nice to Have

Workday experience specifically (not just general HRIS exposure)
Exposure to compensation, job architecture, and benefits and leave administration

Practical Details

Location: La Jolla, CA (hybrid)
Reports to: an HR Business Partner
Pay range: USD 72,577 - 90,721 per year (annual)
Work description notes: this role supports operational HR work and includes judgment-based transactional responsibilities; it is not a purely administrative forms-processing role, not a strategic HRBP-only role, and not limited to a narrow HR specialty

Physical Requirements

Remain in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods
Reach and grasp by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
Dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers (for example, using a keyboard)
Communication skills using spoken word
Ability to see and hear within normal parameters
Ability to move about the workspace
Mobility to move materials weighing up to several pounds (for example, a laptop computer or tablet)

This job description outlines principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements and should not be treated as exhaustive. HHMI uses E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility for new hires. HHMI is an equal opportunity employer.

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