HR Generalist II

Organization Description:
Urban Alchemy hires individuals who were once incarcerated and trains them to transform people and places
through love and respect. We provide services that heal communities challenged by the intersection of extreme
poverty mental illness addiction and homelessness. When individuals are suffering in our public spaces Urban
Alchemy offers solutions. When a neighborhood street or intersection earns a reputation as a place to avoid we
turn it around. Urban Alchemy staff known as Practitioners create a peaceful and supportive presence helping
our communities rebuild a sense of pride one person at a time. Urban Alchemy is a nonprofit organization
founded in 2018. We quickly grew from a small program in San Francisco to a thriving social enterprise with over
1300 staff. We currently have operations in California Oregon and Texas and continue to expand nationally.
Over 95% of Urban Alchemy employees including leadership experienced incarceration and/or homelessness.
For more information visit our website.

Position Summary:
Human Resources Generalist II is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in
designated Operations units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added
service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. They will partner
with recruiting training benefits and payroll colleagues to deliver solutions to problems encountered by
employees. They will guide and partner with Operations Supervisors and Directors related to performance
management HR programs and from time-to-time may assist in employee relations matters. They are the
primary owner of offboarding procedures including conducting investigations to assess risk factors associated
with termination decisions. They will maintain an effective level of business and operational literacy about the
organizations plan its culture and its competition. They will have flexibility in handling day-to-day routines as
well as surprises. In partnership with other business unit leaders they are essential to nurturing a positive
inclusive work environment.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Position Specific:
Conducts regular meetings with respective business units
Consults with line management providing HR guidance when appropriate
Conducts workplace investigations of employees who have been placed on administrative leave and
documents investigations in a thorough manner
Conducts investigations of injuries sustained at work and documents investigations in a thorough manner
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions programs and policies

Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees
reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g. coaching counseling
career development disciplinary actions)
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships build morale and
increase productivity and retention
Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
Maintains compliance posture for offboarding and wage and hour workflows
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures workforce planning and succession planning
Identifies training needs with Manager Human Resources and partners with training colleagues to ensure
training delivery is at the forefront of the employee experience
Maintains compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended
best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and new technologies in human
resources talent management and employment law
Ability to run reports from HRIS system and analyze them for trends
Supports HRIS team in maintaining the health of the HRIS system
Acts as champion of the HR departments mission vision and values
Become immersed in Urban Alchemys culture to assist in developing cultural moments and events that
reinforce our organizations values

General:
Will treat all Urban Alchemy guests staff and stakeholders with compassion and respect
Use emotional intelligence to effectively engage and connect with others
Adhere to established procedures to provide a safe working environment including complying with OSHA
state and local regulations as well as Urban Alchemys policies
Attend orientation and any additional training required by Urban Alchemy or our funders
Follow all Urban Alchemys policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Position Requirements:
Position Specific:
5 years of HR experience which includes HR business partnering experience preferably in a high growth
start up organization
Has broad knowledge of HR principles and best practices
Has working knowledge of how HR workflows and systems work
Has exceptional people skills and excellent judgement that allows you to remain neutral in the face of
confidential challenging and sensitive information
Has the ability to juggle multiple demands throughout the day and manage competing priorities
Has excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills
Has strong desire to deliver quality work that is precise and accurate
Has outstanding follow-through skills is self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Has strong knowledge of California and federal labor law (FMLA wage and hour EEO ADA employment
laws etc.)
Has essential knowledge of how benefits plans work and payroll processes
Has excellent computer skills and knowledge of how to use office software programs including HRIS
systems and Google Suite
Ability to be resourceful with strong analytical skills with the ability to think creatively to solve problems
Ability to be a genuine team player with an interest in building community and authentic relationships
Ability to be comfortable in startup environment with high ambiguity
Enjoys paying attention to detail and being meticulous
Values being kind to teammates employees guests and others

Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred
General:
You have genuine and demonstrated interest in Urban Alchemys mission values and model
You like to be a team player
You like working in a dynamic environment and can adapt easily to change
Must be able to work compassionately and respectfully with people from all backgrounds
Must be prepared to deal with challenging circumstances related to serving people struggling with
poverty mental health addiction and/or homelessness
Must be able to obtain and maintain background clearance based on Urban Alchemys policies
Physical Requirements:
Expected to work in all weather conditions
Walking: 1 hours
Standing: 1 hours
Sitting: 7 hours
Bending at Waist: Less than 1 hour per day

Statement of Non-discrimination:
Urban Alchemy shares a special bond with societys most vulnerable because we see ourselves in their struggle.
When doing our work we recognize the humanity in those who are struggling and treat them how we once
wished others had treated us. People who have been incarcerated experienced homelessness and/or come from
marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply because we believe they have unique skills and
abilities to engage with people who are struggling. Urban Alchemy provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin
disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other
characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Urban Alchemy prohibits discrimination and harassment of
any type.

How to Apply:
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