HR Generalist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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Human Resources Analyst I or II (Employee and Labor Relations Unit)

  • Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

and recommending improvements to employee relations programs, labor agreements, and employee performance management systems/activities; and conducts orientation for new employees....

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Academic HR Analyst (6414C) - Materials Science & Engineering

  • University of California, Berkeley
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Academic HR Analyst (6414C) - Materials Science & Engineering About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and...

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Human Resources Analyst

  • Southern Marin Fire District
  • Sausalito, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sausalito, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Human Resources Information Systems (Currently Using ADP Workforce Now) Performs a variety of Human Resources database management functions, including reviewing various forms and documents for technical...

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HR Intern

  • Chemelex
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to...

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HR Analyst - People Consulting - Systems - HR Trans - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1713832

  • Ernst & Young
  • San Francisco, CA (1 mile from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (1 mile from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help...

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Senior Representative, HR Services (T2)

  • Ross Stores, Inc.
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

GENERAL PURPOSE\: The Sr. Representative provides counsel and guidance within established SLEs to Field, Store, and Distribution Leaders, as well as Corporate Leaders and Associates to include\:...

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Bi-Lingual HR Generalist/Coordinator

  • Compass Group
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

Position Title: [[title]] Pay Range : $35.00 to $35.00 We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1537761. The...

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Senior Associate, HR Integration, M&A Strategy

  • KPMG
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate...

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HR Generalist

  • LHH
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

HR Generalist | San Francisco As an HR Generalist for a higher education client in San Francisco, you will serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and staff, embodying the welcoming...

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Academic HR Analyst 3 (7715U), Haas School of Business - 81695

  • HERC
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Academic HR Analyst 3 (7715U), Haas School of Business - 81695 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and...

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HR Partner (7596U), Berkeley Regional Services - 86512

  • University of California Berkeley
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Throughout this process, maintain strict adherence to all UC Berkeley policies, collective bargaining agreements, and federal and state employment laws....

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Specialist, Human Resources

  • Ross Stores, Inc.
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

GENERAL PURPOSE\: The HR Specialist will mitigate risk for the organization and drive engagement by managing timely responses to Associate concerns raised through various communication avenues....

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Safety/Workplace Violence Prevention Analyst (Human Resources Analyst II)

  • County of Marin
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Rafael, CA (14 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

relations, equal employment opportunity, and risk management....

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Senior Human Resources Generalist

  • Episcopal Community Services
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Generalist serves as a key point of contact, as part of a team of HR professionals, for complex employee relations and human resources administration processes, monitoring the full employment cycle...

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 days ago

Manage the exit interview process; analyze offboarding data to identify trends in voluntary turnover and share insights with HR leadership....

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Demographic Data for San Francisco, CA

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HR Generalist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
WISDOM - Tomorrow’s Doctor, Today: Supporting Today’s Expert Generalist GP
General Practitioner (GP) roles are changing and so is the scope of professional skills needed for clinical practice. Healthcare professionals are more often confronted with complex problems,...
Strategic HR Management
This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in San Francisco, CA
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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