The HR Generalist supports the Los Angeles Chargers’ Human Resources team by managing a broad range of HR functions, with a strong focus on benefits administration, leave management, and recruiting operations. This is a front-facing, highly visible role that requires exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes.
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS system and coordinate eligibility with vendors.
- Administer benefits onboarding for new hires and process life status changes.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits claims, plan changes, and eligibility.
- Perform quality checks of benefits-related data and maintain accurate records.
- Provide reports for benefits billing and allocations.
- Support benefits-related projects and compliance initiatives.
Leave Administration
- Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, PDL, and disability.
- Interpret and apply federal and state leave laws and company policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave procedures.
- Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate leave tracking and pay adjustments.
Recruiting Operations
- Support recruiting operations including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and ATS management.
- Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to coordinate interview logistics and onboarding activities.
- Maintain accurate recruitment data and assist with reporting and compliance tracking.
General HR Support
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Support employee relations, performance management, and compliance initiatives.
- Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR projects and initiatives.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits, leave laws, and HR compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
- Exceptional customer service and professionalism in a highly visible role.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on benefits administration, leave management, and recruiting operations.
- Experience with Dayforce is a plus!
