Senior Human Resources Generalist

Life Chiropractic College West. Give. Do. Love. Serve. From One’s Own Abundance. 

Hayward, CA 

Position Details:

• Senior Human Resources Generalist
• Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually
• Full-Time, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• Fully Onsite Position in Hayward, CA

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Deliver high-level, solutions-oriented support to employees, students, and members of the campus community with professionalism and discretion.
• Independently maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of all employee records, ensuring compliance with institutional and legal standards.
• Proactively lead the recruitment lifecycle, identifying strategic sourcing opportunities, screening candidates, facilitating interviews, and coordinating next steps with hiring managers.
• Evaluate and streamline recruitment and onboarding workflows to improve efficiency and candidate experience.
• Conduct reference and background checks with attention to compliance and alignment with institutional standards.
• Respond to HR-related inquiries with a high degree of professionalism, exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Draft and manage employment documentation including offer letters, quarterly appointment letters, job descriptions, employee change forms, and separation notices, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Lead onboarding for new hires across departments, continuously improving the onboarding experience for faculty, staff, and student employees.
• Conduct and refine new hire orientation and exit interviews, independently identifying patterns and areas for improvement.
• Maintain and improve data integrity within the HRIS system, HR dashboards, and internal documentation, identifying opportunities for automation or simplification where appropriate.
• Take initiative to plan and implement professional development opportunities in alignment with campus culture and strategic HR goals.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures with clarity, offering guidance and recommendations that support consistent and fair application.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on a range of employee relations matters, including performance management, corrective action, harassment, and discrimination, escalating appropriately when necessary.
• Facilitate sensitive conversations and team discussions, offering collaborative and practical solutions to workplace challenges.
• Foster strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and employee relations skills.
• Accept direction and feedback constructively, while contributing to a collaborative team environment and modeling professionalism and growth-minded leadership.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Communication or related field. 
• At least 5 years of Human Resources Experience as a Generalist or Business Partner or a combination of education, experience and/or training. PHR, SPHR or SHRM-CP Certification is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic problem-solving, employee relations, relationship building and change management.
• Experience and knowledge of California Wage and Labor Laws and Regulations
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft suite and Google Workspace tools.
• Clear and constructive communicator with strong organizational skills.
• Provide professional services objectively and with integrity. 
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all areas of the position. 
• Detail oriented with attention to accuracy and efficiency.
• Proficient interviewing skills, including the ability to objectively and accurately gather facts
• Proficient organizational and project management skills, including ability to meet demanding, evolving and overlapping deadline
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.

Employee Benefits:

• Free Chiropractic Care for Employees (Discounted Care for Immediate Family Members) 
• Paid Vacation Time, Personal Days, and Sick Time 
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• Merchandise Discount in Bookstore 
• Engaging and Inclusive Environment
• Paid community service such as local events, fundraisers, and volunteering opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits (After 30 days of employment)
• 401(k) Plan & Employer Match (After 30 days of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability 

About Us:

• At its core, Life West empowers transformation by offering its students a path to help create a brighter future for humanity with the Doctor of Chiropractor (DC) degree.
• In March 1981, through the efforts of Dr. George Anderson, Dr. George Wentland, and Dr. Sid E. Williams, president and founder of Life Chiropractic College, an agreement was reached between Life Chiropractic College and Pacific States Chiropractic College. As a result, the college was renamed Life Chiropractic College West.
• Life West is proud of its history and legacy of producing happy and successful alumni who practice around the world.
• Build a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Develop a culture of service within and outside of the college
• Improve institutional effectiveness through constant innovation and assessment
• To learn more about Life Chiropractic College West and our mission, please visit our website: https://lifewest.edu/about

Life Chiropractic College West values diversity in our college and workplace. Our company provides equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants on the basis of experience and the ability to do the available work, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. LCCW  is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.