The Role
Manages comprehensive HR operations for seven U.S. offices and one Shanghai office, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, employee records, leave administration, investigations, terminations, reporting, and visa processing. Maintains compliance with employment laws across multiple states, supports employees and managers, coordinates with vendors and agencies, processes PEO and EOR payroll, and assists with policies, training, and HR programs.
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Job Summary:
The Human Resource Generalist will run the full spectrum of daily functions of the Human Resource department. They will work closely with the HR Assistant in all areas of HR responsibilities.
This is a very interactive and hands-on position. It is on-site in Sausalito, California. Not Remote.
Duties/Responsibilities:- HR Support for 7 US offices located in California, Texas, New York and one in Shanghai.
- Administer all aspects from recruitment, onboarding, payroll, data entry, benefit administration and termination off boarding.
- Data tracking, document compliance, benefits administration, payroll processing, compliance reporting, and employee support.
- Conducts employee I-9 verifications using E-Verify.
- Maintains electronic employee files in compliance with legal regulations.
- Maintains compliance with CA, NY and TX federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Updating annual labor law postings (physical and digitally).
- Keep up daily with heavy email communication between employees and outside agencies and vendors.
- Strong Excel usage for tracking: Employee Hire, Terminations, Changes, Benefits, Visas, Harassment Training, Leaves, Mail Merge, etc.
- Handle Remote Employee PEO and EOR payroll compliance and processing.
- Reporting: ACA, W-2, EEO, WC, etc.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations, and Harassment Prevention trainings.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Processes F-1 and H1B Visa’s, Green Cards with assistance from Immigration Attorney.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software – especially Excel.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
- At least 8-10 years of human resource generalist experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- PRC or SHRM certification preferred.
- Experience with Ascentis Payroll or Deltek Vision/Vantage Point a plus.
- Knowledge of Retirement funds (401K, Roth, Profit-Sharing, & ESOP) a plus.
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Skills Required
- At least 8-10 years of human resources generalist experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
- Bachelor's degree
- PRC or SHRM certification
- Experience with Ascentis Payroll or Deltek Vision/Vantage Point
- Knowledge of 401K, Roth, profit-sharing, and ESOP retirement funds
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The Company
What We Do
SWA Group is a world-renowned, employee-owned landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm celebrated for its creativity and design excellence in creating vibrant, resilient, and livable places.

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