The HR Generalist provides frontline, day-to-day support in administering human resources policies and programs covering a broad range of HR topics which include employee onboarding, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, policy implementation/interpretation, workers’ compensation, and employment law compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources and ensure company policies and procedures are in compliance.

· Responsible for employee relations, attending and participating in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations and terminations.

· Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting phone interviews, coordinating and participating in interviews, and preparing and sending offer letters. Collaborates with managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

· Perform benefits administration, including assistance with enrollment, communication to employees, tracking, and responding to inquiries.

· Assist with leaves of absence, unemployment, and workers’ compensation administration with guidance from HR Director.

• Provide guidance to managers and employees in areas related to company policies, procedures, and HR legal compliance.
• Ensure workplace issues are handled effectively and expediently in order to remove barriers to successful job performance and foster a positive work environment.

· Implements onboarding activities to foster positive attitude toward company values, goals, and objectives.

· Manage communication with Business Leaders regarding the Performance Management System ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.

· Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals;

· Act with integrity, professionalism, and the highest level of confidentiality.

· Compile timecard reports on a weekly, monthly or as needed basis.

· Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.

· Perform other duties as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field; or 4 years Human Resources work experience in lieu of degree.

· Human Resources certification preferred

· 3-5 years work experience in related disciplines

Essential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to clearly organize and effectively convey information

· Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in the workplace

· Time management skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to examine issues both strategically and tactically

· Ability to manage employes

• Demonstrated ability to act as a team player and get involved in all aspects of the business function

· Customer service skills

· Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance

· Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters

· Adaptable to changing priorities

· Strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills

· Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

· Demonstrated knowledge of HRIS/payroll system functions and processes; experience maintaining HRIS/payroll systems

Language Skills

· Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

· This position is frequently required to stand for periods at a time, walk, and lift products.

• This position may be required to sit; use hands to feel, perform manual dexterity; reach with hand and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.

• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Position may require up to 25% travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• FMLA: 3 years (Required)
• Human Resources: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfield, CA 94533: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person