AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

POSITION SUMMARY:

JFCS is seeking a skilled and dedicated Human Resources Generalist to support our growing agency. In this critical role, the HR Generalist will lead and support key HR functions with a strong emphasis on benefits administration, including ACA look-back tracking, SFHCSO compliance, leave of absence coordination through AbsencePro, and support across the full employee life cycle.
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Human Resources, the HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner across the organization, ensuring compliance, timely support, fostering engagement, and helping drive our people-centered initiatives forward.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience, including hands-on benefits administration for 200+ employees
• Strong knowledge of ACA, SF labor law ordinances, and employment law
• High degree of reliability, professionalism, and discretion
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to service, equity, and excellence in support of JFCS’s mission
  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Serve as one of the first point of contact for employee inquiries and employee relations support
• Lead day to day benefits administration, including eligibility, enrollment, and communication of benefit events
• Maintain and track compliance with ACA regulations using the look-back measurement method
• Ensure compliance with SFHCSO, including reporting, tracking hours, and managing contributions
• Lead new hire onboarding and monthly benefits orientation
• Administer leaves of absence and manage JFCS’ AbsencePro system
• Maintain HRIS data and support benefits and payroll accuracy
• Partner on compliance tracking, reporting, and process improvement