Senior Human Resources Generalist

California Western Innocence and Justice Clinic

Senior Human Resources Generalist responsible for benefits administration and payroll processing at California Western School of Law. Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to enhance employee experience.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer benefit programs, including all reporting, billing reconciliations, audits, COBRA benefits...
Assist with student onboarding, timecard review and processing as needed.
Act as backup for payroll processing for student and staff payrolls.
Assist with the recruitment efforts to identify, source, and qualify candidates.
Assist with the performance evaluation process, including system updates, goal assignment, and system training.
Maintain current knowledge required to assure compliance with federal, state, county regulations concerning all employment related actions.
Evaluate current HR department practices and processes and make recommendations for improvement in providing effective and efficient services to our employees and the school.
Prepare and maintain sensitive and confidential correspondence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area.
Must have at least 7 years’ experience with Human Resources with at least 4 years in a professional role.
Payroll processing experience is required.
Must be familiar with Federal/State laws such as ACA, FMLA, CFRA and CA Disability.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
At least 1 (one) year of experience in recruiting and/or performance management preferred.
Experience administering worker’s compensation a plus.
Experience with LMS administration a plus.
Experience in Higher Education preferred.
Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) preferred.
Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
Demonstrated ability and interest in working with a highly diverse student and employee population.
Effective time management skills, organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving ability, strong process orientation, project management skills and flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize with the appropriate level of urgency.
Highly proficient at managing multiple priorities and accomplishing simultaneous demands while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are essential.
Professional attire and presentation are required.
Computer Skills: Intermediate level computer skills.
Experience in word processing is essential.
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required.
Advanced proficiency with formulas, creating macros and charts, and managing data.
Knowledge and proficiency in social media essential.
General Internet skills are essential.
Knowledge of effective internet search properties.
Familiarity with website management, electronic communication and database systems, data analysis and interpretation.
Familiarity with HRIS and Payroll processing systems are a plus.
Aptitude for learning new technology.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous employer contribution for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (depending on which plan/level the employee elects).
403(b) Employer Retirement contribution of 8% (up to 8k per year) Fully and immediately vested.
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Flexible Spending Plan.
Paid Fall and Winter Breaks Additional 10+ Paid Holidays.
Accrued Paid Time Off.
Wellness Programs.
Perks: Little Italy/Downtown location for convenient access to great restaurants and after-hour activities.
Free on-campus parking facilities provided.
Employee engagement events are held both virtually and on-campus.
On-Campus Convenience Store.
Complimentary bottomless Specialty Coffee.
Use of on-campus Law Library facilities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingrecruitingperformance managementworker's compensation administrationLMS administrationHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)data analysisMicrosoft Office Suiteformulasmacros

Soft Skills

time managementorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject managementflexibilityinterpersonal skillscustomer service skillsability to prioritizeconfidentiality