The HR Generalist supports the Los Angeles Chargers’ Human Resources team by managing a broad range of HR functions, with a strong focus on benefits administration, leave management, and recruiting operations. This is a front-facing, highly visible role that requires exceptional customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment processes.
- Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS system and coordinate eligibility with vendors.
- Administer benefits onboarding for new hires and process life status changes.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits claims, plan changes, and eligibility.
- Perform quality checks of benefits-related data and maintain accurate records.
- Provide reports for benefits billing and allocations.
- Support benefits-related projects and compliance initiatives.
Leave Administration
- Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests including FMLA, ADA, CFRA, PDL, and disability.
- Interpret and apply federal and state leave laws and company policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave procedures.
- Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate leave tracking and pay adjustments.
Recruiting Operations
- Support recruiting operations including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and ATS management.
- Ensure a seamless and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to coordinate interview logistics and onboarding activities.
- Maintain accurate recruitment data and assist with reporting and compliance tracking.
General HR Support
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Support employee relations, performance management, and compliance initiatives.
- Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR projects and initiatives.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of employee benefits, leave laws, and HR compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS platforms.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
- Exceptional customer service and professionalism in a highly visible role.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on benefits administration, leave management, and recruiting operations.
- Experience with Dayforce is a plus!
The Los Angeles Chargers are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
