HR Generalist

Description

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers

• Support non-exempt, direct labor recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management.

• Guide managers on policy interpretation, corrective action, and documentation; escalate complex employee relations matters to HR Director.

• Facilitate employee engagement, recognition, and culture building initiatives; support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Serve as a primary resource for employee benefit questions, ensuring employees are directed to appropriate resources as needed. Ensure employees are supported with benefit questions.

• Assist with safety initiatives and Workers’ Compensation claims and return-to-work coordination.

• Maintain accurate, compliant employee files aligned with federal, state, and local laws.

• Administer and track mandatory training; ensure certifications are completed on time.

Payroll Operations

• Validate time and attendance, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate application of wage & hour rules (FLSA; state/local).

• Work with the finance team to reconcile payroll registers and GL.

Compliance, Risk & Operations Projects

• CA Site level - Keep policies and postings compliant with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, pay transparency).

• Support audits (internal/external), EEO1/ACA reporting, I9/E-Verify, and records retention.

• Administer California leave programs and related notices, including CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and coordination with EDD Paid Family Leave; manage ADA/FEHA accommodations and return to work all through Symetra.

• Maintain California specific policies, postings, and practices

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years progressive HR experience, including site level HR generalist support and end-to-end payroll processing in the state of California.

• HRIS proficiency –

• Solid knowledge of employment and wage & hour laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, state/local leaves and pay rules). Must have knowledge and experience within the state of California.

• Exceptional discretion, documentation rigor, and customer service mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Certifications: PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP; FPC/CPP (American Payroll Association).

• Experience with payroll, and time and attendance systems a must.

• Exposure to benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA compliance.

• Spanish speaking highly desired.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers

• Support non-exempt, direct labor recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management.

• Guide managers on policy interpretation, corrective action, and documentation; escalate complex employee relations matters to HR Director.

• Facilitate employee engagement, recognition, and culture building initiatives; support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Serve as a primary resource for employee benefit questions, ensuring employees are directed to appropriate resources as needed. Ensure employees are supported with benefit questions.

• Assist with safety initiatives and Workers’ Compensation claims and return-to-work coordination.

• Maintain accurate, compliant employee files aligned with federal, state, and local laws.

• Administer and track mandatory training; ensure certifications are completed on time.

Payroll Operations

• Validate time and attendance, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate application of wage & hour rules (FLSA; state/local).

• Work with the finance team to reconcile payroll registers and GL.

Compliance, Risk & Operations Projects

• CA Site level - Keep policies and postings compliant with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, pay transparency).

• Support audits (internal/external), EEO1/ACA reporting, I9/E-Verify, and records retention.

• Administer California leave programs and related notices, including CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and coordination with EDD Paid Family Leave; manage ADA/FEHA accommodations and return to work all through Symetra.

• Maintain California specific policies, postings, and practices

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years progressive HR experience, including site level HR generalist support and end-to-end payroll processing in the state of California.

• HRIS proficiency –

• Solid knowledge of employment and wage & hour laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, state/local leaves and pay rules). Must have knowledge and experience within the state of California.

• Exceptional discretion, documentation rigor, and customer service mindset.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Certifications: PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP; FPC/CPP (American Payroll Association).

• Experience with payroll, and time and attendance systems a must.

• Exposure to benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA compliance.

• Spanish speaking highly desired.

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