HR Generalist (Hybrid)
Carson, CA - USA
Job Summary
In this role youll serve as a frontline HR partner supporting employees and leaders with day-to-day people needs while helping bring our broader HR strategy to life. Youll balance employee-facing support with behind-the-scenes coordination ensuring HR processes run smoothly data stays accurate and our people feel supported every step of the way. Your work directly contributes to a positive employee experience and helps our business operate with clarity consistency and care.
A day in the office looks like this:
- Provide responsive high-quality frontline support to employees and managers on HR policies benefits leaves of absence and general employee inquiries
- Partner closely with the Sr. HRBP to support department priorities and implement HR strategies aligned to business needs
- Serve as a liaison between employees and HR Centers of Excellence to ensure timely resolution and a seamless employee experience
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities to ensure smooth transitions and a positive first and last impression
- Support employee relations matters by providing policy guidance documentation support and performance coaching resources
- Maintain accurate org charts rosters and employee data; process associate changes efficiently and with attention to detail
- Track and analyze HR data including staffing turnover retention and exit interview insights to support talent discussions
- Assist with the planning and execution of HR initiatives such as performance management and succession planning
- Support time-sensitive projects and ad hoc HR initiatives as business needs evolve
Qualifications :
Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:
Required:
- Bachelors degree
- 14 years of relevant experience with professional HR experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of fundamental HR practices including California employment law employee relations performance management and compensation
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trust and relationships at all levels
- Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity professionalism and confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort working with data and spreadsheets
- Ability to work onsite at our Carson CA campus three days per week
Preferred:
- HR certification such as SHRM aPHR or PHR
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and an interest in data analysis
What sets you apart:
- You bring high emotional intelligence and sound judgment to every interaction
- Youre highly organized detail-oriented and known for strong follow-through
- You anticipate obstacles communicate proactively and know when to escalate
- You thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment while remaining collaborative
- You enjoy helping others succeed and take pride in delivering great service
Additional Information :
And heres our end of the bargain!
At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $28-$34.62 depending on relevant experience & skillset.
This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.
- Bonus eligible
- Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
- Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
- Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
- On-site preschool for our employees children
- On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
- Generous employee discount
- Casual dressand we really mean it
At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.
We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you.
To learn more about Lakeshore visit Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose.
To learn about how we collect and use Applicant information please visit our Employee/Applicant Privacy Policy.
Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus i ... View more