HR Generalist

MW Industries Job Opportunities•Santa Maria, CA

9d•Onsite

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, supporting recruiting and staffing, onboarding, policy and procedure administration, employee engagement and retention, training and development, and compensation and benefits. The HR Generalist also provides employee-relations guidance, supports payroll, maintains HR records and systems, and helps ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. The position requires an associate degree in HR or a related field; a bachelor's degree is preferred. At least two years of human resources experience as a generalist or in a similar role is required, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Prior experience with HR information and payroll systems is required. The role is primarily sedentary in an office environment and includes frequent computer and document work, regular communication, and occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and light lifting.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Recruiting or talent acquisition experience is a plus.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Deliver personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
Manage recruiting and staffing for nonexempt and temporary workers, including preparing and placing advertisements and working with supervisors to screen and interview candidates.
Drive hiring from sourcing and resume review through interviews, offer preparation, and negotiation.
Participate in outreach initiatives with local and national vocational schools, technical institutes, and military programs.
Contribute to HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements.
Administer benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
Ensure compliance with state and federal HR regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures as needed.
Prepare paperwork, schedule onboarding, and coordinate with cross-functional departments to support a smooth new-hire and first-day experience.
Handle onboarding, new-hire orientation, and exit-interview administration, including HR information system data entry and accuracy and compliance audits.
Provide employees with HR advisory support concerning absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and other employee-relations matters.
Provide primary payroll support, including verifying timesheet accuracy, processing bonus and incentive pay, tracking vacation and sick pay, entering exceptions, validating hourly employees, and recording benefit changes.
Communicate and maintain the employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
Perform other duties as assigned.