People Advisor, Americas

HKA

People Advisor supporting employee services and HR processes at HKA. Focused on improving the employee lifecycle and administrative efficiencies.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Human Resources administration, including employee lifecycle management, California employment legislation, and leave management processes. Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential for supporting employee engagement and maintaining accurate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Human Resources2+ Years Of Experience In Human ResourcesCalifornia Employment Legislation KnowledgeLeave Management Processes FamiliarityStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle AdministrationDocumentation Preparation And ProcessingWorkforce Metrics ReportingData AuditsOnboarding CoordinationEmployee Records MaintenanceBenefit Administration SupportCalifornia-Specific Leaves AdministrationEmployee Engagement Program SupportConfidential Information Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Customer Service SkillsStrong Problem-Solving SkillsStrong Attention To DetailStrong Organizational SkillsCollaborative Team Orientation

Tools & Technologies

People SystemsPersonnel Files

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesEmployee ServicesRecruitment CoordinationCalifornia Employment PracticesEmployee DocumentationWorkplace PostingsMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a first point of contact for routine People Team questions
Maintain accurate employee records in People systems and personnel files
Prepare, process, and track documentation related to new hires, employee changes, leaves, transfers, terminations, and other employment lifecycle events
Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities
Support benefit and leave administration processes
Prepare and maintain standard employee reports, workforce metrics, and data audits
Support employee engagement programs and initiatives
Support recurring People Team activities
Support the documentation and maintenance of People processes, templates, checklists, and guidance materials
Coordinate the administration and tracking of required employment notices, workplace postings, and employee documentation across the U.S. and Canada
Assist with California-focused People administration
Support the administration and tracking of California-specific leaves, accommodations, and related employee communications
Partner with People Business Partnering team members to document and improve California-specific People workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
2+ years of experience in human resources, employee services, recruitment coordination, administration, or a related role
Experience supporting employee populations in the United States and Canada, with direct experience supporting employees in California
General knowledge of California employment legislation and HR practices
Familiarity with leave management processes and employee lifecycle administration
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and strong problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-orientation across a matrixed environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/dental/vision insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and more