Human Resources (HR) Generalist

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join an onsite team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role will serve as the primary HR lead for a workforce of approximately 150-170 employees, with a strong emphasis on California compliance, employee relations, policy development, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a solid educational foundation in HR, and the ability to guide leaders and employees through people-related matters in a practical, compliant manner.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day human resources activities as the main onsite HR point of contact for employees and leadership.
• Review, update, and maintain employee handbooks, policies, and audit-related documentation to support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, coaching, and de-escalation in a workforce environment.
• Coordinate onboarding and core HR administrative processes to ensure accurate records, timely communication, and a positive employee experience.
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment activities in partnership with external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement HR training, safety-related programs, and injury and illness prevention practices aligned with organizational needs.
• Maintain HR data and documentation within HRIS platforms such as Paycom, or comparable systems like Paylocity or ADP.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen HR practices, reduce compliance risk, and promote consistent application of policies across the organization.
• 5+ years of human resources experience, including broad generalist responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements, with the ability to apply regulations effectively in daily practice.
• Experience handling employee relations issues with professionalism, discretion, and strong conflict-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree, HR certificate, or comparable formal education in Human Resources or a related field is required.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms; Paycom is preferred, though experience with Paylocity or ADP is also acceptable.
• Background in onboarding, benefits support, policy administration, and HR documentation management.
• Ability to work onsite in Costa Mesa, California during standard business hours, with occasional schedule flexibility as needed.