HR Generalist

IDIQ • Temecula, CA

12d • $75,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day human resources operations with a strong focus on employee relations and multi-state payroll administration. This role serves as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while promoting a positive, fair, and compliant workplace culture .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience, with a strong focus on employee relations.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll across multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee issues.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (experience in Paylocity preferred).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Strong telephonic and electronic communication skills and etiquette.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Established track record of reliability and good attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to multitask with a high volume of tasks.
• High level of organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and time-manage across multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Acts without being told what to do.
• Shares new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for employee relations matters, including concerns, complaints, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct thorough and impartial investigations related to policy violations, performance issues, harassment, and workplace disputes.
• Support and administer disciplinary actions in compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive employee experience and proactively address workplace issues.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the organization.
• Assist with the process and oversee multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with state-specific wage and hour laws.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including state income tax, SUI, and local withholding requirements.
• Responsible to review to ensure accuracy when coordinating payroll changes related to transfers, promotions, new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, bonuses, and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with Finance and external payroll vendors to ensure proper reporting and compliance.
• Support year-end processes including W-2 preparation and audits.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple states (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, state leave laws, etc.).
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Support audits, reporting, and internal controls related to HR and payroll.
• Assist with policy development, updates, and communication.
• Support benefits administration and employee inquiries as needed.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support HR Director with employee training initiatives.
• Participate in HR projects and process improvements.
• Coordinate and participate in internal, external, and government audits, ensuring timely completion, accurate documentation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide general HR guidance and support across the organization.
• Able to handle and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive consumer information in compliance with applicable privacy and data protection regulations.
• Must follow all company policies and procedures regarding data privacy and protection and data loss prevention.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Benefits

• IDIQ makes available comprehensive benefits including 100% of base benefits for employees and 50% for dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Other benefits offered include life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick time and a 401k program with employer match.
• We work in a casual dress attire environment.
• Enjoy friendly competition with ping-pong tournaments, pool, Mario Cart, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees