HR Generalist

About Ideal Living

At Ideal Living, we believe everyone has a right to pure water, clean air, and a solid foundation for wellness. As the parent company of leading wellness brands AirDoctor and AquaTru, we help bring this mission to life daily through our award-winning, innovative, science-backed products.

For over 25 years, Los Angeles-based Ideal Living has created wellness brands and effective products trusted by millions that positively impact people's health and well-being. Today, as a privately held, fast-growing company with a passionate and diverse team of over 100 people, we strive to make our wellness-tech solutions accessible to everyone through a collaborative, respectful, supportive workplace.

We foster a friendly, down-to-earth culture where every team member's contributions are recognized and valued. We approach our work with drive, purpose, and passion while celebrating creativity, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will provide comprehensive support across multiple areas of Human Resources, including payroll, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and HR systems administration. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable handling day-to-day operations while also assisting with special projects and organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Compliance

• Administer and process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage state tax account setup and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with ACA reporting and other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll and resolve discrepancies.

Benefits & Leaves

• Lead benefits administration including open enrollment, new hire enrollments, and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution.
• Manage employee leaves of absence (LOAs), including coordination with EDD and other agencies.
• Support benefits compliance and reporting requirements.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain and optimize BambooHR; train employees and managers on system use.
• Generate and analyze HR reports for Accounting and other departments.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate HR records.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Provide day-to-day support for employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Assist in planning and executing company-wide meetings, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Support updates to the employee handbook and HR policies.

General HR & Administration

• Provide HR support to leadership and employees across departments.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and HR initiatives.
• Serve as backup for front desk operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, with direct experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of ACA reporting, payroll systems, and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; BambooHR experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture dedicated to improving the health and well-being of millions of households.
  
• A chance to play a transformational role in scaling Ideal Living’s HR initiatives.
• Competitive Compensation
  
• Full benefits including PTO, 401(k), Pet Insurance, and more!
• A fun and inclusive work environment
• Hybrid work environment - 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• Free EV Charging
• On-site gym and pilates studio