Human Resources Generalist
Metric Bio, San Jose, CA, United States
Job Summary
We are seeking a high-potential Site People Partner to serve as a primary HR presence for our on-site location. This role is onsite four days per week and provides hands-on support across employee relations, compliance, and employee lifecycle activities.
The Site People Partner will handle routine employee relations matters independently while escalating complex or high-risk issues to the Senior Director of HR.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR point of contact at the site (onsite 4 days per week), providing consistent, credible employee-facing support to both onsite and remote employees.
Independently manage routine employee relations matters, including performance concerns, attendance issues, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretation, escalating complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters to the Senior Director of HR.
Advise and coach managers on performance management, corrective actions, documentation standards, and consistent application of employment policies and practices.
Apply sound judgment to ensure fair and compliant employment decisions aligned with company policy and applicable labor laws.
Maintain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready employee documentation; identify potential compliance risks or inconsistencies and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
Support and document internal investigations under the guidance of senior HR leadership and contribute to audit preparation and compliance review activities.
Execute employee lifecycle processes with independent judgment, including but not limited to onboarding/offboarding, performance cycle administration, job changes and compensation updates.
Partner with hiring managers to support the talent acquisition process, ensuring a consistent and compliant candidate experience.
Partner with HR leadership on benefits administration (including open enrollment and employee inquiries) and learning and development programs, including scheduling and coordination.
Guide managers during performance review cycles to ensure documentation quality, process adherence, and alignment with company standards.
Collaborate with People Operations to ensure accurate system updates, data integrity, and consistent process execution.
Additional Responsibilities
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes.
Participate in HR initiatives supporting operational growth.
Payroll support
Opportunity to provide global HR support as needed
Perform other duties as required to support site and organizational needs.
Job Qualifications (Experience, Education, Knowledge, and Skills)
4–6+ years of progressive HR experience
BA/BS Degree in Human Resources or related field
Foundational employee relations experience with growing independence.
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work onsite 4 days per week at San Jose site.
Competencies Identified for Success
Sound Judgment & Escalation Discipline
- Demonstrates thoughtful decision-making in routine employee matters and knows when to escalate complex or high-risk situations appropriately.
Employee-Focused Partnership
- Builds trust with employees and managers through responsiveness, professionalism, and consistent follow-through.
Compliance & Detail Orientation
- Maintains accurate documentation, applies policies consistently, and understands the importance of risk awareness in day-to-day HR execution.
Organizational Agility
- Effectively prioritizes competing demands in a dynamic onsite environment while maintaining composure and quality of work.
Growth Mindset & Coachability
- Open to feedback, eager to expand HR expertise, and motivated to develop deeper employee relations capability over time.
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We are seeking a high-potential Site People Partner to serve as a primary HR presence for our on-site location. This role is onsite four days per week and provides hands-on support across employee relations, compliance, and employee lifecycle activities.
The Site People Partner will handle routine employee relations matters independently while escalating complex or high-risk issues to the Senior Director of HR.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR point of contact at the site (onsite 4 days per week), providing consistent, credible employee-facing support to both onsite and remote employees.
Independently manage routine employee relations matters, including performance concerns, attendance issues, workplace conflicts, and policy interpretation, escalating complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters to the Senior Director of HR.
Advise and coach managers on performance management, corrective actions, documentation standards, and consistent application of employment policies and practices.
Apply sound judgment to ensure fair and compliant employment decisions aligned with company policy and applicable labor laws.
Maintain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready employee documentation; identify potential compliance risks or inconsistencies and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
Support and document internal investigations under the guidance of senior HR leadership and contribute to audit preparation and compliance review activities.
Execute employee lifecycle processes with independent judgment, including but not limited to onboarding/offboarding, performance cycle administration, job changes and compensation updates.
Partner with hiring managers to support the talent acquisition process, ensuring a consistent and compliant candidate experience.
Partner with HR leadership on benefits administration (including open enrollment and employee inquiries) and learning and development programs, including scheduling and coordination.
Guide managers during performance review cycles to ensure documentation quality, process adherence, and alignment with company standards.
Collaborate with People Operations to ensure accurate system updates, data integrity, and consistent process execution.
Additional Responsibilities
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes.
Participate in HR initiatives supporting operational growth.
Payroll support
Opportunity to provide global HR support as needed
Perform other duties as required to support site and organizational needs.
Job Qualifications (Experience, Education, Knowledge, and Skills)
4–6+ years of progressive HR experience
BA/BS Degree in Human Resources or related field
Foundational employee relations experience with growing independence.
Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work onsite 4 days per week at San Jose site.
Competencies Identified for Success
Sound Judgment & Escalation Discipline
- Demonstrates thoughtful decision-making in routine employee matters and knows when to escalate complex or high-risk situations appropriately.
Employee-Focused Partnership
- Builds trust with employees and managers through responsiveness, professionalism, and consistent follow-through.
Compliance & Detail Orientation
- Maintains accurate documentation, applies policies consistently, and understands the importance of risk awareness in day-to-day HR execution.
Organizational Agility
- Effectively prioritizes competing demands in a dynamic onsite environment while maintaining composure and quality of work.
Growth Mindset & Coachability
- Open to feedback, eager to expand HR expertise, and motivated to develop deeper employee relations capability over time.
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