HR Generalist
About The Position
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an HR Generalist to join its Corporate Human Resources team. The role supports employees and leaders across the organization, with a primary focus on employee relations and workplace investigations. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, the HR Generalist provides confidential, objective guidance on employee concerns, conducts investigations, and promotes fair, consistent, and legally compliant workplace practices. The position also supports new hire orientation, employee engagement, payroll administration, leave coordination, benefits inquiries, HRIS and employee records, and other HR operations. The role is based in San Diego, California, with a hybrid arrangement or remote candidates considered. Little to no travel is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 2 years of progressive HR Generalist experience, including hands-on workplace investigations and employee relations work.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally, discreetly, and with sound judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing clear, objective investigation documentation.
- Familiarity with payroll processes, HRIS platforms, and general HR administration.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and leaders across multiple locations.
Nice To Haves
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
- Formal workplace investigations training.
- Experience supporting employees across multiple states or geographic locations.
- Experience supporting employee engagement programs, onboarding, and HR process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a confidential, objective point of contact for employee and manager concerns.
- Conduct impartial investigations into complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and other workplace concerns.
- Interview involved parties, gather evidence, review documentation, and prepare comprehensive investigation reports.
- Document investigation findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions clearly and consistently.
- Advise managers on performance management, progressive discipline, and corrective actions in accordance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
- Maintain confidential employee relations records and identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
- Collaborate with HR leadership and legal counsel on complex employee relations matters and involuntary terminations.
- Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation, including presenting company policies, culture, benefits information, and onboarding materials.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and the Employee Engagement Manager on recognition programs, company events, and engagement initiatives.
- Support employee feedback and engagement surveys.
- Support payroll administration, including processing employee changes, new hires, and terminations and maintaining accurate records.
- Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with Payroll and Finance to resolve issues.
- Assist employees with leave requests, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state leave programs.
- Respond to general benefits inquiries and coordinate more complex matters with the Benefits team or vendors.
- Maintain accurate employee information in HRIS platforms and comply with recordkeeping requirements.
- Provide HR administrative and operational support and contribute to process improvements.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a tax-qualified retirement benefit plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and Flexible Spending Account offerings.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- 12 paid holidays annually.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Pet insurance.
- Company-sponsored volunteer events.
- Corporate discounts on certain movies, hotels, concerts, sporting events, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
