HR Generalist

Employee Relations Specialist / HR Generalist

$75,000-$83,000 | Hybrid Schedule (Approximately 5 Days Per Month In-Office) | Exceptional Culture | Promotion Opportunity

Our client, a highly respected and growing Arizona-based financial institution, is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist / HR Generalist to join their tenured Human Resources team. This opportunity is available due to an internal promotion-a testament to the organization's commitment to career growth and employee development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in employee relations and enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders. You'll support approximately 20 branch locations and partner closely with management to foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

The organization is known for its collaborative environment, strong leadership, long employee tenure, and commitment to work-life balance. Employees enjoy a hybrid work schedule with only about 5 days per month in the office , offering the flexibility to work remotely while remaining connected to the team.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule - approximately 5 days per month in office
• Competitive salary of $75,000-$83,000
• Position open due to an internal promotion
• Stable and growing organization with excellent employee retention
• Supportive, collaborative, and tenured HR team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact across 20 branch locations
• Strong culture focused on employee engagement and professional growth

Position Overview

The Employee Relations Specialist / HR Generalist is responsible for managing a broad range of employee relations activities while serving as a key resource for managers and employees throughout the organization. This role will provide guidance on workplace concerns, employee counseling, FMLA administration, policy interpretation, performance management support, and compliance matters.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused HR professional with strong employee relations experience and a passion for helping employees and leaders navigate workplace challenges effectively and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations matters across approximately 20 branch locations.
• Counsel employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and performance-related issues.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints while ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Administer FMLA and other leave-related processes.
• Participate in new employee orientation and onboarding activities.
• Advise leaders on personnel actions, employee performance concerns, and corrective action processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of employee relations policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive HR information.
• Manage assigned HR projects from planning through implementation.
• Support payroll, HRIS, benefits, and timekeeping processes as needed.
• Prepare reports and personnel-related documentation for management and regulatory purposes.

Required Qualifications

Certification Requirement (Required)

Candidates must possess one of the following active HR certifications:

• PHR (Professional in Human Resources)
• SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP

Candidates without a current PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-equivalent certification will not be considered.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of Human Resources experience with a primary focus on employee relations
• Proven experience counseling employees and managers on workplace issues
• Experience handling employee investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management matters
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR compliance
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-site operations
• Payroll, timekeeping, and HRIS experience
• Experience within financial services, banking, credit unions, or regulated industries
• FMLA administration experience
• Strong project management skills

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and employee relations skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
• Sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to interpret employment laws, policies, regulations, and procedures

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.