Human Resources Generalist

Orange County Power Authority seeks a collaborative, human resources professional to

work with management, consultants, and staff to ensure consistent and compliant implementation of human resources policies and procedures.

About OCPA:

OCPA is a dynamic, new agency, serving the public in the space of clean, and more affordable green energy.

As a new Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, phased electric service was launched in April 2022. Currently, the Authority serves over 177,000 customer accounts in Southern California Edison territory. We currently serve three member agencies (Buena Park, Fullerton, and Irvine). The City of Fountain Valley has joined OCPA with service to begin in 2026. More expansion throughout the region is to come. OCPA’s projected retail sales exceed 2,100 gigawatt-hours in 2025 and will increase with additional members. For more information, please visit our website at www.ocpower.org.

Application Process:

 Candidates should send a succinct cover letter and resume with a minimum of three professional references to recruitment@ocpower.org. Submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

A first review of submissions will occur July 30, 2025.

About the Position

The Human Resources Generalist

is responsible for full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and labor law compliance, fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with OCPA’s mission.

OCPA currently utilizes a hybrid work schedule which includes three days per week in-office, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. This schedule is subject to change due to agency events or special meetings.

Examples Of Duties / Functions

Management reserves the right to modify work assignments and make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified employees to perform the essential functions of the job. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment, including drafting job postings, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and preparing job offers.

• Conduct new hire onboarding and orientation; manage offboarding and exit processes.

• Administer employee benefit programs; respond to employee inquiries and coordinate with benefit providers.

• Coordinate benefit plan enrollments, changes, and open enrollment processes.

• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and files.

• Draft, review, and update HR policies, the employee handbook, and workplace safety programs.

• Assist in coordinating and tracking the employee performance review process.

• Support workplace investigations and employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Review and approve HR department invoices, including those related to benefits and consultants.

• Assist in the development of the annual HR budget and periodic projections.

• Plan, coordinate, and support employee training and professional development activities.

• Implement and administer programs and activities to achieve HR goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with the General Counsel and outside consultants to advise management, legal counsel, supervisors, and employees to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures, and federal and state employment laws related to the following:

-         Professional development and training

-         Recruitment, selection, pre-placement and onboarding

-         Classification and compensation

-         Benefits administration

-         Disability and leave management

-         Management rights and responsibilities

-         Performance management

-         Employee recognition

-         Equal employment opportunity laws

The Human Resources Generalist will also collect compensation and benefits data to support the Chief Financial Officer in developing compensation surveys and salary schedules and will perform other related HR duties as assigned.