HR Generalist

MW Components•Santa Maria, CA

10d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

MW Precision Components - Helical is seeking an HR Generalist to join its team in Santa Maria, California. The role combines administrative and strategic responsibilities in recruiting, candidate onboarding, policy and procedure administration, employee engagement and retention, staffing, training and development, and compensation and benefits. The HR Generalist provides guidance on personnel procedures and policies, leads hiring for nonexempt and temporary workers, supports HR objectives and reporting, administers benefits and performance programs, and helps ensure compliance with employment laws. The position also coordinates new-hire onboarding and exit interviews, advises employees on employee-relations matters, supports payroll administration, and helps maintain HR communications and organizational materials.

Requirements

Associate degree in HR or a related field.
At least two years of human resources experience as a generalist or in a similar role.
Strong employee-relations capabilities and the ability to identify and address issues, referring complex situations to leadership.
Understanding of safety systems and OSHA regulations to support local management improvement plans.
Knowledge of state and local laws related to FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, and other applicable regulations.
High ethical standards.
Recruiting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience with HR information and payroll systems.
Strong understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Recruitment or talent acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations.
Manage recruiting and staffing for nonexempt and temporary workers, including writing and placing advertisements and working with supervisors to screen and interview candidates.
Drive the hiring process from sourcing and resume review through interviews, offer preparation, and offer negotiation.
Participate in outreach initiatives with local and national vocational schools, technical institutes, and military programs.
Participate in developing HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements.
Administer benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal HR regulations and employment laws, and update policies and procedures as needed.
Prepare paperwork, schedule onboarding activities, and coordinate with cross-functional departments to provide a smooth new-hire and first-day experience.
Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering HRIS data and auditing for accuracy and compliance.
Provide HR advice to employees regarding absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and other employee-relations matters.
Support payroll by verifying timesheets, bonus and incentive pay, vacation and sick pay, exceptions, hourly employee validations, and benefit changes.
Assist with communicating, interpreting, and maintaining the employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
Perform other duties as assigned.