Human Resources Generalist / Senior HR Coordinator

Job Summary

Inter Science Institute (ISI) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support and coordinate a wide range of HR functions in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

This role is responsible for employee onboarding and offboarding, payroll support, personnel records management, employee relations, training administration, benefits coordination, employee engagement initiatives, and HR compliance activities. The position works closely with leadership, supervisors, and employees across the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly accurate, comfortable working independently with minimum supervision, and committed to maintaining organized, inspection-ready records and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.

Employee Relations & HR Administration

• Assist employees with questions regarding company policies, benefits, leave programs, and HR procedures.
• Support employee relations matters and assist with investigations, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Maintain employee personnel files, training records, performance evaluations, disciplinary documentation, and other confidential HR records.
• Help ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Audit employee timecards and attendance records for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related corrections.
• Maintain PTO, leave, and attendance records.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, terminations, and employee communications.
• Assist with administration of medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, and leave programs.

Training & Compliance

• Coordinate employee training programs, competency assessments, certifications, and license renewals.
• Maintain compliance-related tracking systems and employee training records.
• Assist with administration of learning management systems and compliance training assignments.
• Support preparation for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Employee Engagement & Internal Communications

• Coordinate employee appreciation activities, wellness initiatives, team-building events, holiday celebrations, and company functions.
• Assist with newsletters, employee announcements, internal communications, and social media initiatives.
• Help foster a positive, professional, and employee-focused culture.

Administrative & Project Support

• Maintain HR calendars and recurring deadlines.
• Track evaluations, training requirements, certifications, benefit renewals, and compliance activities.
• Support special projects and operational initiatives.
• Prepare reports and HR metrics as requested by leadership.
• Support managers throughout the hiring process and maintain applicant tracking records.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, new hire paperwork, background checks, orientation, and training assignments.
• Manage offboarding activities including exit documentation, benefit notifications, and employee record updates.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification.
• Experience with onboarding, employee records administration, payroll support, and HR compliance.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, clinical laboratory, biotechnology, or other regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP.
• Experience administering employee benefits.
• Experience supporting employee relations and leave administration.
• Experience with learning management systems and compliance training platforms.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person