HR Generalist

Job Description:

Established in 1967, Corky’s Pest Control is one of the leading pest control providers in Southern California. Everyday technology and science drive us to new control efficiencies and levels of environmental safety allowing us to lead the way and provide the best pest control services available to more than 30,000 customers. Our company has many services from monthly pest control to specialized gopher control for both residential and commercial customers. Our dedicated and innovative staff are the best trained in the business. Our Mission, Values and Vision reinforce why we do what we do every day, all year long.​

At Corky’s we value fun, informing and educating our employees and customers about pest control, continuous improvement, building and maintaining solid customer relationships, and constantly striving for the best solutions. It is our mission to perfect, develop, and sustain the best quality and service treatment for residential and commercial customers.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Human Resources Generalist to oversee all aspects of human resources practices and processes. As a member of the HR team, you will be responsible for managing activities such as point of contact for Human Resources related questions, recruitment, employee relations, project management, Human Resources policies and procedures and functional expertise. The HR Generalist is also expected to champion the company culture and ensure compliance with employment regulations and compliance.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR support, including compliance with employment laws, employee relations, and benefits administration. Manage the administration of workers' compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting and coordination with insurance carriers and legal teams. Collaborate with other departments when necessary to ensure smooth HR procedures.
• Handle employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and performance management. Advise clients on HR best practices to maintain positive employee engagement.
• Ensure client HR processes comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws. Conduct audits of HR records, including workers' comp claims, LOA documentation, and benefits administration records.
• Partner with the Leave of absence administrator regarding the leave of absence process, ensuring compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other applicable regulations. Work with LOA administrator to track employee leaves, process necessary paperwork, and ensure timely communication with employees and managers
• Manage the recruitment and selection process to attract, recruit, and retain top talent.
• Support current and future business needs through development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
• Assist management with ensuring timecards are accurate and to meet deadlines. Work with the finance team to process payroll in a timely fashion.
• Assist in auditing and ensuring all deductions and earnings are correct for the pay period.
• Manage employee payroll claims in a timely manner in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Provide administrative support to the HR department as needed.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Human Resources or related field.
• People-oriented and results-driven.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
• Loyal with a passion for delivering a quality employee experience
• Excel at meeting timelines and taking immediate action when required
• Growth mindset for company and self
• Self-starter, self-motivated, and work with integrity
• Helpful and team focused
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate about improving yourself and others around you
• HR Certification preferred

Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or 5 years or more in similar role (generalist experience preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in recruitment or HR support role.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Experience with structured deadlines and calendar management
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal, state, and local labor laws and HR best practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS, Workday preferred, and ATS (Applicant Tracking System) software.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, Teams.