We are looking for an HR Generalist for an onsite role in Burbank to support a university environment in California by helping deliver responsive, compliant, and employee-focused human resources services. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day HR administration with strong partnership across employee relations, onboarding, training, and recruitment. The role will work closely with leaders and staff to promote a respectful workplace, maintain sound HR practices, and support organizational goals through effective people operations.

Responsibilities:

• Advise managers and employees on workplace matters, helping resolve concerns with fairness, consistency, and sound judgment.
• Support performance-related processes by guiding documentation, coaching conversations, corrective actions, and retention-focused follow-up.
• Participate in employee relations reviews and workplace investigations while ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive issues and policy application.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and contribute to training and career development efforts that strengthen employee engagement.
• Assist with recruiting activities such as posting openings, scheduling interviews, tracking candidate progress, and helping maintain compliant hiring practices.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, HR files, and routine reporting while safeguarding confidential employee information.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and other internal teams to ensure smooth execution of core HR processes and employee support services.
• Monitor HR activities for alignment with federal, state, and local employment regulations as well as institutional standards.
• Contribute to special HR initiatives, process enhancements, and program implementation that improve operational effectiveness.
• Use HR systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage documentation, workflows, and reporting needs across the employee lifecycle.