HR Generalist

Newegg • Diamond Bar, CA

10d

About The Position

The HR Generalist serves as a first point of contact for employee and manager questions about policies, pay practices, benefits, and workplace issues. The role resolves routine matters and escalates complex cases with clear documentation. Under HR Manager guidance, the HR Generalist conducts employee relations intake and workplace investigations, documents findings, and recommends fair, consistent outcomes.

The position administers leaves of absence and accommodations, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and the interactive process under FEHA. It owns onboarding and offboarding, maintains employee records and HRIS data, supports payroll and benefits coordination, and helps maintain California and multi-state compliance. The role also coordinates HR programs and supports warehouse sites in Ontario, California, and Indiana, partnering with site leaders to keep policies and documentation consistent.

The successful candidate follows through on cases and deadlines, handles sensitive matters with approachability and sound judgment, and collaborates with Talent Acquisition, HRIS/Payroll, Legal, and site leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Working knowledge of California employment law, including wage and hour rules, leaves (CFRA, PDL, FMLA), and FEHA.
• Hands-on experience with employee relations intake, documentation, and investigations.
• Experience with an HRIS and Form I-9 / E-Verify processes.
• Sound judgment with confidential information and the ability to explain policies clearly to employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in Excel for HR reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting warehouse, distribution, or other hourly workforces.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese to support a bilingual workforce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and manager questions about policies, pay practices, benefits, and workplace issues; resolve routine matters and escalate complex cases with clear documentation.
• Conduct employee relations intake and investigations into workplace concerns under HR Manager guidance, documenting findings and recommending fair, consistent outcomes.
• Administer leaves of absence and accommodations, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and the interactive process under FEHA, coordinating with payroll and benefits vendors.
• Own onboarding and offboarding, including new-hire paperwork, Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance, orientation, final pay timing, and exit interviews.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data; partner with HRIS/Payroll on job, pay, and status changes, and produce headcount and turnover reports.
• Support California and multi-state compliance, including required postings, harassment prevention training (SB 1343), policy acknowledgments, record retention, and the employee handbook.
• Coordinate company HR programs, including the annual performance review cycle, open enrollment, training rollouts, and employee engagement activities.
• Support warehouse sites in Ontario, CA, and Indiana on HR processes, working with site leaders to keep policies and documentation consistent across locations.
• Collaborate across Talent Acquisition, HRIS/Payroll, Legal, and site leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed