--- title: 'People Operations Generalist at Gursey' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/people-operations-generalist-gursey-century-city-rv86bsz2rxz6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-25' --- # People Operations Generalist at Gursey - **Company:** Gursey - **Location:** Century City, CA - **Compensation:** $75k–$90k - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-25 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gursey/d19ab05e-3478-4182-8f1e-0a28263c3743 ## Job description About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. Job Title: People Operations Generalist Department: Human Resources, Administration Location: Century City Job Summary: The People Operations Generalist supports the day-to-day administration of the employee lifecycle and serves as a key operational resource within the Human Resources team. This position is responsible for coordinating employee onboarding and offboarding, maintaining employee records and HR systems, tracking professional licenses and compliance requirements, assisting HR Management with performance management, coordinating employee recognition programs, and providing backup administrative support for employee benefits and leaves of absence. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable independently managing multiple processes, systems, and deadlines. This position requires sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to coordinate effectively across Human Resources, IT, Office Services, employees, and firm leadership. ## Key Responsibilities Onboarding & Offboarding: - Own and coordinate the administrative onboarding process from accepted offer through the employee's first day and initial onboarding period. - Coordinate with IT, Office Services, hiring managers, and other departments to ensure equipment, system access, workspace, building access, and other resources are ready for new employees. - Prepare and send new-hire communications, onboarding schedules, welcome information, and required documentation. - Conduct the HR portion of new-hire orientation and serve as a primary HR point of contact for new employees. - Coordinate background checks, I-9/E-Verify requirements, new-hire paperwork, and related compliance documentation. - Coordinate employee separations and offboarding, including communication with IT, Office Services, payroll, and other appropriate departments. - Coordinate the return or retrieval of laptops, equipment, keys, badges, and other firm property. - Prepare and maintain termination and employee-change documentation and ensure HR systems and records are updated appropriately. Benefits & Leaves: - Provide administrative support to the HR Management with employee benefits and leaves of absence. - Assist with routine benefits-related tasks, employee communications, documentation, and follow-up as needed. - Provide backup support during benefit enrollment periods and assist with maintaining accurate benefit records. - Assist with leave tracking, documentation, and employee communications as directed by the HR Management. - Develop a general working knowledge of the firm's benefits and leave processes to provide effective backup coverage and support. Professional Licensing & Compliance: - Maintain and monitor CPA and other professional license information for applicable employees. - Track license expiration and renewal dates and communicate renewal requirements to employees. - Assist partners and other professionals with license renewal and reporting processes as needed. - Maintain accurate professional license and continuing education information in LC Vista. - Follow up on outstanding licensing and compliance requirements and maintain appropriate supporting documentation. - Assist with recurring HR compliance and required training tracking. Performance Management Support & Employee Programs: - Assist the HR Management with the administration of the firm's performance management and employee review processes. - Assist with setting up and launching performance review cycles, surveys, and related workflows within the performance management system as directed by HR Management. - Help monitor completion of reviews and surveys, send reminders and follow up on outstanding items, and provide administrative support for routine reporting and system maintenance. - Coordinate the administration of the firm's employee recognition and rewards platform, including monitoring inventory and reordering reward items as needed. - Respond to routine system notifications and assist employees with basic questions related to the rewards program. HR Operations: - Maintain accurate employee information and documentation within HR systems and personnel files. - Assist with periodic audits of HR records and systems to ensure information is accurate and up to date. - Respond to routine employee questions regarding HR processes, benefits, policies, and procedures, escalating more complex matters as appropriate. - Provide backup support for other members of the HR team. - Identify opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes, checklists, documentation, and employee communications. - Assist with special HR projects and other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications & Skills / Abilities: - Three or more years of progressive Human Resources, People Operations, HR Generalist, or similar experience; professional services experience preferred. - Hands-on experience with employee onboarding and offboarding required; exposure to benefits administration and/or leaves of absence is a plus. - Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. - Experience with HRIS systems; ADP experience preferred. Experience with LC Vista or professional license/CPE tracking is a plus. - Working knowledge of California employment practices and leave requirements preferred. - SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification is a plus. - Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel. - Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines and recurring responsibilities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. - Strong customer-service orientation and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, including partners and senior leadership. Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, profit-sharing plan contributions, 401K match, parental leave, generous PTO, and holiday-paid time off. We also offer many fun intangible perks such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education. ## About Gursey ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a premier California-based public accounting firm specializing in tax, audit, business management, and litigation support for the financial and entertainment communities. - **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership) - **Headquarters**: Century City, Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 1979 - **Founders**: Donald L. Gursey and Stanley B. Schneider ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Accounting, Tax, Audit, Business Management, Litigation Support, Business Valuation - **Target customers**: B2B – high-net-worth individuals, entertainment industry clients, law firms, and middle-market businesses - **Mission/purpose**: Deliver unparalleled service through relationships, commitment, and state-of-the-art accounting, while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. ## Products & Services - **Tax Services**: Compliance, planning, and consulting for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and estates. - **Audit & Assurance**: Financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations; also performs Client Trust Account Protection Program (CTAPP) audits for the State Bar of California. - **Business Management**: Comprehensive financial management for entertainment and sports professionals, including budgeting, bill payment, and investment oversight. - **Litigation Support**: Expert witness testimony, forensic accounting, and damage calculations. - **Business Valuation**: Valuation services for estate planning, mergers & acquisitions, and litigation. - **Client IT Services**: Technology consulting and support tailored to accounting and business management clients. - **Consulting & Advisory**: Strategic guidance on entity structuring, succession planning, and other financial matters. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private firm) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated between $25M and $50M (Apollo data); total funding not applicable (partnership) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors; key partners include Kate Kelly, Ben Hoy, Greg Getzinger, Alexandra Peais, Alanna Dible, and others. - **Growth Signals**: - Employee headcount of ~200–270 (2.6% YoY growth) - 10-time recipient of *Inside Public Accounting*’s Best of the Best Firms and Top 100 Firms nationwide - Selected as one of four initial firms by the State Bar of California to develop and perform CTAPP audits - Recent partner hire (Alanna Dible, CPA, CA) in Audit Department - Active job postings up 83% year-over-year (11 current openings) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep industry specialization**: Decades of focus on entertainment and high-net-worth clients, with integrated departments providing seamless service. - **Culture of retention**: Low turnover compared to industry peers; strong internal promotion and alumni network (many alumni go to Deloitte, Manhattan West, etc.). - **Recognition**: Consistent “Best of the Best” designation from *Inside Public Accounting*. - **Technology-enabled**: Modern tech stack (CCH Axcess, NetSuite, QuickBooks, DocuSign, Wrike) supports efficient remote/hybrid work. ## Strategic Focus - **CTAPP expansion**: Leveraging its pioneering role in California’s lawyer trust account audit program to become a go‑to firm for law firm compliance. - **Growth in tax & audit**: Actively hiring Tax Supervisors, Managers, and Senior Managers across multiple California offices. - **Work‑life balance**: Maintaining a culture that emphasizes flexibility, community events (e.g., Camp Gursey, audit mixers), and professional development. ## Why Work Here - **Work/life balance**: Rated 3.8/5 for work-life balance on employer review sites; firm explicitly promotes “the work/life balance you’ve always wanted.” - **Hybrid & remote options**: Multiple roles offer hybrid schedules (Century City, Irvine, San Francisco, Encino, El Segundo); some positions are fully remote. - **Culture**: Described as “not your typical accounting firm” with company‑wide retreats, team mixers, and a supportive, community‑oriented environment. - **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, and opportunities for growth (many partners started as staff). - **Engineering/tech culture**: For tech roles, the firm uses modern tools and encourages innovation; IT team supports a broad stack (VMware, Palo Alto, SQL, .NET, etc.). ## Sources 1. [Gursey | Schneider LLP – Who We Are](https://www.gursey.com/who-we-are/) 2. [Gursey Careers – Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/gursey/) 3. [Gursey Careers – Life at Gursey](https://www.gursey.com/careers-at-gursey-schneider/life-at-gursey/) 4. [Gursey LinkedIn Page](https://linkedin.com/company/gursey-schneider-llp) 5. 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