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Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis · Pasadena, California, United States

Human Resources Generalist

Pasadena, CA (On-Site)

Monday – Friday | Full-Time | Exempt

Salary: $74,000 – $78,000 annually (DOE)

Join Our Team!

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic HR team at IABA. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping HR operations while working closely with Service and Operational Directors to drive organizational goals and measurable results.

This position is fully on-site at our Pasadena, CA office. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist understands the high level of professionalism and confidentiality required in HR and payroll operations. This role requires knowledge, experience, and initiative to support a wide range of HR functions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will interact directly with leadership, support employee relations, ensure compliance, and contribute to a positive and productive workplace culture.

Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration

  • Manage day-to-day HR functions, including employee records and HRIS data accuracy
  • Assist with audits, file cleanup projects, and documentation management
  • Maintain digital and physical employee and termination files
  • Ensure all employee paperwork is completed, filed, and compliant

Benefits & Leave Administration

  • Administer employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
  • Manage LOA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation processes
  • Audit employee eligibility and provide benefits-related support

Compliance & Reporting

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (including DLSE regulations)
  • Prepare reports and respond to EDD/DLSE claims
  • Maintain compliance postings and documentation

Employee Relations & Performance Management

  • Address employee concerns and support conflict resolution
  • Conduct investigations, coaching sessions, and termination meetings
  • Ensure performance reviews are completed on schedule
  • Partner with Directors to implement HR policies and procedures

Communication & Culture

  • Respond to HR inquiries within 24–48 hours
  • Send company-wide communications (policy updates, reminders, announcements)
  • Promote a positive workplace culture and high employee morale
  • Participate in company events and team initiatives

Recruiting & Onboarding Support

  • Assist with resume screening, phone interviews, and scheduling interviews
  • Conduct reference checks and support hiring decisions
  • Send offer letters and candidate communications in a timely manner
  • Ensure completion of new hire onboarding documentation
  • Support job postings and maintain relationships with platforms like Indeed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2–3+ years of HR Generalist experience (LOA/FMLA strongly preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of HR laws, payroll regulations, and best practices
  • Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (ADP preferred; Dayforce a plus)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and tools like Trello or Workable
  • Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
  • Ability to move throughout the office (walking, standing, bending, kneeling)

Benefits

  • Salary: $74,000 - $78,000 annually DOE
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Vision insurance
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About Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Co-founded in 1981 by Dr. Gary LaVigna and Dr. Thomas Willis, IABA provides a wide range of services to both children and adults with developmental disabilities including those with challenging behavior. IABA is committed to providing the most advanced and quality services. Our goal is to assure the highest quality of life possible for the individuals we serve by enabling them to live in natural settings with full, positive and valued community presence and participation. Services provided to adults include supported employment and supported living.

Quality Services
To provide the most advanced and highest possible quality services in support of people challenged by a developmental disability. Our goal is to assure the highest quality of life possible for the people we serve by enabling them to live regular lives in natural settings with full, positive and valued community presence and participation. In accordance with our mission, this includes people who have challenging behavior as well as people who do not.

Values Based
To develop and pioneer the use of positive, state of the art behavioral strategies in support of our vision, mission and values.

Dissemination and Education
To be active nationally and internationally as a source for training and consultation in the areas of positive behavioral support, instructional strategies and total quality assurance systems.

Growth
To take advantage of the growth and expansion opportunities consistent with our mission in Southern California, Northern California and nationally, but only at a pace and with identified management resources that assure our reputation as the best.

Contribution to Society
To successfully introduce quality products and services that contribute to society and to the lives of people. These products and services include positive behavioral support, instructional strategies and total quality assurance systems.

Values

  • The Golden Rule
  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Fun
  • Quality
  • The continuous process of becoming
    • for ourselves
    • for the people we serve
    • for our agency
  • Seeing failure as an opportunity
  • Organizational excellence
  • Management and staff competence
  • Focus on outcomes
  • Exceeding expectation of the people and families we serve
  • Fiscal health
  • Using only positive behavioral strategies, when necessary, to support valued place in the community
  • Advocacy
  • Real, positive relationships between staff and the people we serve

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