HR Generalist

Description

A growing operations-focused organization serving the Camp Pendleton/Oceanside area is seeking an HR Generalist to support a hands-on workforce and a fast-moving HR environment.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who likes being close to the business. You'll work with managers and employees on hiring, onboarding, employee relations, attendance, benefits, HR documentation, and compliance, while helping leadership stay organized and informed.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Support recruiting and hiring for hourly and professional positions

• Coordinate interviews, offers, background checks, and onboarding

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information

• Assist with employee relations questions and workplace concerns

• Partner with managers on attendance and performance matters

• Maintain documentation related to disciplinary actions and performance issues

• Support employee leaves, accommodations, and return-to-work processes

• Assist with benefits administration and employee questions

• Coordinate payroll and timekeeping changes with the appropriate teams

• Track employee status changes, transfers, and terminations

• Prepare HR reports and workforce tracking spreadsheets

• Assist with compliance audits and required employment documentation

• Communicate company policies and HR procedures to employees

• Support training, orientations, and employee development

• Help organize employee engagement activities

• Maintain confidentiality of personnel information

• Identify administrative gaps and recommend process improvements

• Support HR leadership with special projects

Requirements

• 3+ years of HR Generalist or HR Specialist experience

• Experience supporting an hourly, field, operations, or large employee population preferred

• Strong understanding of onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR administration

• Familiarity with California employment requirements

• HRIS experience

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong documentation and organizational skills

• Comfortable working directly with managers and employees

• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally

• Military, government contracting, construction, logistics, hospitality, or field-operations HR experience is a plus

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