West Coast University Hiring for Senior Human Resources Generalist at California Full Time

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Human Resources Professional for a certified Great Place to Work, you will help lead and guide our Associates who are educating and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You Will Make An Impact By:

• Meeting with associates to hear concerns, answer questions to promote/educate them on organizational policies and procedures and fair treatment procedure. Encourages problem resolution through the chain of command. Mediates differences between associates and supervisors.
• Serving as a resource for associates and management at American Career College, West Coast University and administration on issues where the company’s interests may be at risk. Coordinates with managers to assure adherence to policies and procedures for initiating disciplinary processes. Consults with HRBP and in-house legal counsel where considerable risk to the company is possible.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of company policies and procedures, state and federal regulations when dealing with a wide variety of employment situations and maintains consistency and fairness at all times.
• Conducting internal investigations and produces findings and report at conclusion of investigation.
• Processing all leave of absence claims from associates.
• Inputs and opens workers compensation claims; monitors open claims and periodically reviews with carrier.
• Researching and coordinates with in-house legal counsel responses to requests from external legal correspondence, lawsuits, and complaints filed with local, state and federal agencies. Assists HRBP and in-house legal counsel in conducting internal investigations.
• Working closely with management on associate counseling and advises management on appropriate corrective action. Participates in separation meetings. Prepares separation agreements as requested.
• Assessing changes to state and federal rules and regulations regarding employment laws, recruiting, and employee relations. Administers human resources policy and procedures. Researches and recommends when changes are warranted.

Your Experience Includes:

• Minimum five years employee relations experience.
• Experience in higher education/academic environment including employee counseling and/or conflict resolution preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources including internal investigations.
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal laws related to Human Resources functions, plus separation, employee relations and investigative procedures.
• Must be internet savvy and experienced in mining online databases to supply the most accurate information, reports and projections.
• Knowledge of state and federal governmental regulatory standards related to employment law.

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management or related field preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• PHR or SHRM-CP Preferred.

Compensation:

• $85,402.45 – $123,807.03
• Great Benefits Package

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Campus: Administration Irvine
Function: Human Resources

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