People & Culture (Human Resources) Generalist

Description OUR MISSION Wellness Equity Alliance is a national multidisciplinary health organization that designs and delivers integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. We do this through mobile and field-based models, providing medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination in nontraditional settings such as encampments, schools, reentry sites, and rural communities as well as with sovereign tribal nations. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices, WEA combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and advanced population health analytics to reduce barriers to care, improve continuity, and strengthen local systems. We have partnered with more than 60 public agencies, managed care plans, and community-based organizations across the U.S. to implement scalable, sustainable programs that are advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations. We are known as Renegades, Rebels, Disruptors and Dreamers. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. Purpose of the position The People & Culture (P&C) Generalist will support the full employee lifecycle and assist with core HR operations, payroll coordination, timekeeping, compliance, employee support, onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and HR systems administration using Paylocity. This role will partner closely with People & Culture leadership to strengthen HR infrastructure during a period of organizational growth. The P&C Generalist will help maintain accurate employee records, support employee inquiries, assist with payroll and timekeeping processes, contribute to policy and process development, and help create repeatable workflows that improve consistency across the organization. Because the organization is in a startup and high-growth stage, the ideal candidate must be comfortable operating in an environment where priorities may shift, processes may still be under development, and the work often requires both execution and problem-solving. Key Highlights Compensation : The compensation range for this role is $25/h-$34.62 hourly, with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and role scope. Work Location & Expectations: This role requires regular in-person engagement at our Los Angeles office. Beginning the week of October 1, employees will be expected to work in person at least two days per week. Professional Development : Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Behavioral Health, Medical, Street Medicine, Public Health, Rural Health, and Tribal Health initiatives. Key Responsibilities HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Support Support day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, documentation, offboarding, and general employee support. Assist with creating, documenting, and improving HR processes, workflows, checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures. Help build scalable HR infrastructure appropriate for a high-growth, startup-stage environment. Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, HR documentation, and employee data. Respond to employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, onboarding, and employment documentation. Support new hire orientation logistics and help ensure a smooth employee onboarding experience. Assist with offboarding processes, including separation documentation, exit checklists, asset recovery coordination, and final pay coordination as needed. Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements that increase consistency, accuracy, and operational efficiency. HR Systems, Paylocity, Payroll & Timekeeping Support Use Paylocity to support HR, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, employee data, and related workforce processes as required by the organization. Assist with payroll preparation, payroll data review, timekeeping audits, employee changes, and payroll-related documentation. Help review timecards, timesheet submissions, missed punches, corrections, approvals, and related timekeeping issues. Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve basic payroll and timekeeping questions. Support payroll-related compliance processes, including recordkeeping, wage and hour documentation, and employee data accuracy. Assist with HRIS, payroll, and workforce system updates, reporting, and data maintenance. Generate basic HR, payroll, and timekeeping reports from Paylocity to support leadership review, audits, compliance, and workforce planning. Help troubleshoot Paylocity system issues and escalate concerns appropriately. Compliance, Documentation & Recordkeeping Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including multi-state HR requirements. Assist with employment documentation, employee file maintenance, required notices, forms, acknowledgments, and recordkeeping. Support audits, compliance reviews, policy updates, and required reporting as needed. Assist with leave of absence tracking, employee status updates, and related documentation. Support unemployment claims, employment verifications, EDD-related matters, and other employment administration tasks. Assist with background checks, Live Scan coordination, occupational health screenings, and other pre-employment or role-specific requirements. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism. Employee Relations & Employee Support Serve as a responsive and professional point of contact for employee questions and HR support needs. Escalate employee relations matters appropriately to People & Culture leadership. Support documentation related to performance conversations, corrective action, policy acknowledgment, and employee concerns. Help reinforce consistent application of policies, procedures, and workplace expectations. Build trust with employees while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries. Talent, Performance & Training Support Assist with recruiting coordination, candidate communication, interview scheduling, and hiring documentation as needed. Support onboarding and orientation processes for new hires. Assist with performance management administration, including tracking timelines, documentation, reminders, and process coordination. Help coordinate training programs, employee communications, and manager support materials. Support the development of HR tools, guides, templates, and training resources. Culture, Engagement & Organizational Support Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition efforts, wellness activities, and internal communication campaigns. Assist with DEI-related people practices and employee experience initiatives. Help promote a respectful, inclusive, responsive, and mission-aligned employee experience. Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational clarity. Requirements Qualifications and Education Requirements 3+ years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist, HR operations, people operations, or employee lifecycle support role. Hands-on Paylocity experience in an HR, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, employee data, reporting, or related workforce administration capacity. Payroll and timekeeping experience, including timecard review, payroll coordination, employee data changes, and payroll-related issue resolution. Experience working in a startup, high-growth, or rapidly evolving environment. Strong understanding of HR operations, employee documentation, onboarding, offboarding, and employee support processes. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices. Experience supporting multi-state employees or distributed teams. Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and operate effectively when processes are still being built. Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-through, and documentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment. Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment while staying connected and responsive to the team. Strong research skills and ability to find, organize, and apply information appropriately. Comfort using technology, HR systems, shared documents, collaboration tools, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and work quality. Preferred Skills Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Bilingual English/Spanish. PHR, SHRM-CP, or other relevant HR certification. Experience supporting HR functions in California, New Mexico, or other highly regulated employment environments. Experience in healthcare, public health, nonprofit, mission-driven, or community-based organizations. Experience supporting remote, multi-state, or distributed workforces. Experience helping build HR processes, workflows, templates, employee guides, or standard operating procedures from the ground up.