HR Generalist - San Diego

Why join our team 

At Options For All, we create opportunities for adults with disabilities to live, work, and love life in their community with dignity and respect. As a USA TODAY Top Workplace, we are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to meaningful work. 

As an HR Generalist,  you will make a difference every day by helping people build independence, make choices, and work toward their goals. This is more than a job. It is a chance to create real impact while joining a mission-driven organization that values dignity, inclusion, and respect. We are looking for people who care deeply, take initiative, and want to help others thrive. 

Why you’ll love it here 

At Options For All, we believe a great workplace starts with putting people first. We are proud to build a culture where team members feel supported, valued, and connected to the work they do. We celebrate diversity, foster belonging, and create opportunities for growth. 

When you join our team, you can expect: 

• A supportive team environment 

• Meaningful work that makes a difference 

• An inclusive culture where you belong 

• Opportunities to learn and grow 

Your benefits start on Day 1: 

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees 

• Comprehensive coverage for qualifying dependents, including 100% dental and vision and 50% medical 

• Retirement savings plan with up to a 5% company match 

• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel 

• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays, including your birthday 

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program 

What you’ll be doing 

As an HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, providing guidance and support across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, this role supports key HR functions including employee relations, leaves and accommodations, workers’ compensation, onboarding and offboarding, HRIS administration, policy implementation, and compliance. The HR Generalist exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality, identifies trends and opportunities, and appropriately escalates complex or high-risk matters to the Director of People Operations.

In this role, you will: 

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers, providing timely guidance and support on policies, procedures, performance, attendance, workplace concerns, and general HR matters.
• Escalate matters appropriately when additional support or review is required.
• Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, including coaching, documentation, performance management, corrective action, and consistent application of HR practices.
• Support workplace investigations by gathering documentation and relevant information.
• Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the Director of People Operations as appropriate.
• Identify employee relations trends and recurring concerns and recommend solutions or improvements.

Leave, Accommodation & Workers' Compensation Administration

• Administer employee leave and disability programs.
• Coordinate accommodation requests and facilitate the interactive process.
• Manage workers’ compensation administration, including claim reporting, coordination with applicable parties, and return-to-work processes.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage and support employee lifecycle processes, including:
  • Onboarding
  • Employment changes
  • Transfers
  • Promotions
  • Leaves of absence
  • Separations
• Ensure all transactions and documentation are completed accurately and timely.
• Manage Form I-9 processes, including employment eligibility verification, documentation maintenance, and compliance monitoring

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Conduct periodic audits to support data integrity and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports to identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with the development, implementation, communication, and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Identify compliance risks and employee relations concerns and escalate as appropriate.

• Partner with the People Team to support:
  • Benefits administration
  • Payroll
  • Recruiting
  • Learning and Development
  • Employee Experience initiatives
  • Other People-related programs and projects
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, communication, and the employee experience.
• Support organizational initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, culture, and manager effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of People Operations.
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• Coordinate accommodation requests and facilitate the interactive process.
• Manage workers’ compensation administration, including claim reporting, coordination with applicable parties, and return-to-work processes.

What we’re looking for 

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact. 

Education 

• High school diploma, equivalent, or GED. 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience. 

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification (preferred). 

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a Generalist or comparable role.
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions, including:
  • Employee relations
  • Leave and accommodation administration
  • Workers’ compensation
  • HR operations
  • Policy implementation and compliance
• Experience providing guidance to managers regarding employee performance, workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (Paycom preferred).
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Experience in a nonprofit or human services environment preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) preferred.

Conditions of Employment 

• 21 years of age or older 

• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record are required for this role. 

• This role requires travel within the region where services are provided. 

• Final candidates must successfully complete a background check. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

This position requires the employee to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must be capable of writing, using a computer keyboard, telephone and related office equipment. Ability to lift 10lbs. required.  
 
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
 
The employee will experience normal office conditions with a well-lighted work area and minor noise from standard office equipment 

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation 

Options For All is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Ciara Quinones at [email protected].