Human Resources Specialist (Hr Specialist)

The HR Specialist supports the full employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding to benefits, compliance, and employee relations — ensuring the company operates efficiently and in accordance with applicable employment laws.
About 1Above Technology LLCAbout Us 1Above Technology is a managed services provider (MSP) delivering IT consulting, support, and infrastructure management to businesses across the Los Angeles area. We pride ourselves on responsive, high-quality service and a team-first culture where technicians grow their skills while solving real problems for real clients.
DescriptionAbout the Role
We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team and support a wide range of human resources functions across a growing managed services company with offices in multiple states. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role that touches every part of the employee lifecycle — from recruiting and onboarding through payroll, compliance, training, and employee relations. You’ll be joining an existing HR function and working closely with leadership to help the team operate smoothly, stay compliant, and continue to grow.
Beyond the core HR functions, this role owns company culture — keeping a distributed team of in-office and remote employees connected, engaged, and aligned. You’ll be the person who plans the all-hands meetings, organizes the happy hours, coordinates the off-sites, and makes sure the company feels like a team regardless of where people are sitting. The right candidate is as comfortable building a compliance policy as they are booking a team summer bbq.
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of our Los Angeles office. The right candidate is organized, people-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Talent Acquisition
Managing full-cycle recruiting for open roles — job postings, sourcing, screening, scheduling, offer letters, and onboarding coordination
Building and maintaining a pipeline of qualified candidates across technical and administrative roles
Creating job descriptions, defining requirements, and moving candidates through the process efficiently
Managing relationships with staffing agencies and external recruiting partners as needed
Employee Management & Relations
Serving as a trusted point of contact for employees on HR-related questions, concerns, and policy guidance
Supporting managers with performance management processes — reviews, improvement plans, and documentation
Managing employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion, escalating to leadership when appropriate
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, files, and HR systems
Coordinating offboarding processes including final documentation, equipment returns, and exit interviews
Payroll & Benefits
Processing and managing bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
Administering employee benefits programs — health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and other offerings — including open enrollment coordination
Serving as the point of contact for employee benefits questions and resolving issues with carriers or vendors
Maintaining payroll records and ensuring proper documentation for audits and compliance purposes
Compliance
Ensuring company HR practices remain compliant with California state, multi-state, and federal employment laws — including wage and hour, leave laws, and anti-discrimination regulations
Maintaining and updating the employee handbook, HR policies, and procedures as laws and company needs evolve across all operating states
Managing leave of absence administration — FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other applicable leave types across jurisdictions
Staying current on employment law changes in all states where we operate and proactively communicating impacts to leadership
Supporting workers’ compensation claims and coordinating with carriers as needed
Culture, Engagement & Remote Employee Experience
Owning company culture initiatives across a distributed workforce of in-office and remote employees
Planning and executing all-hands meetings — coordinating agendas, logistics, technology, and follow-up
Organizing company happy hours, team-building activities, and social events that keep the team connected and engaged
Coordinating off-sites and company retreats — venue sourcing, travel logistics, scheduling, and on-the-ground execution
Developing and running structured team-building exercises and programs that reinforce company values and cross-team relationships
Ensuring remote employees feel equally included, informed, and connected to company culture as in-office staff
Partnering with leadership to develop engagement strategies that reduce turnover and build a workplace people genuinely want to be part of
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of HR Generalist experience, ideally in a mid-sized company with a distributed or multi-state workforce
Strong working knowledge of California employment law — this is non-negotiable given the complexity of operating in CA
Familiarity with multi-state employment compliance — you understand that HR doesn’t operate the same way in every state
Hands-on payroll processing experience — familiarity with platforms such as ADP, Rippling, Gusto, Paychex, or similar
Full-cycle recruiting experience across a range of role types
Demonstrated experience planning and executing company events, off-sites, or culture programs — you’re organized, creative, and follow through
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — you work well with people at all levels, including remote employees you may rarely see in person
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — HR is a function where the details matter enormously
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball
Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee information
Nice to Have
PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification
Experience in a technology, MSP, or professional services environment
Familiarity with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Experience administering benefits open enrollment end-to-end
Background supporting compliance in multi-state or California-specific regulatory environments
Experience managing remote or hybrid workforces across multiple time zones or office locations
Event planning or office management experience is a genuine plus — this role requires someone who can execute logistics cleanly
Compensation & What We Offer
$75,000–$85,000/yr depending on experience — candidates with deep California employment law knowledge, multi-state compliance experience, payroll, and full-cycle recruiting background will come in at the higher end
Full-time, in-office role at our LA office (90035)
A high-visibility role with direct impact on company culture and operations
Collaborative team environment at a growing company where your work is noticed
Clear path to Senior HR Generalist or HR Manager as the company continues to scale
15 days PTO (9 Vacation, 6 sick days)
401(k) 3% match
Group rate Medical, Dental, Vision offered
Location
This is a full-time, in-office position based out of our office in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles (90035).
Salary$75,000 - $85,000 per year
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