Human Resources Generalist- Bilingual Spanish
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist identifies and resolves HR policy, compliance, and process issues; maintains policies and procedures in alignment with California employment law; and supports consistent HR processes. The position provides HR support across payroll and timekeeping, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance and development, compensation, benefits, and company initiatives. The role is based in an office in Sanger, California, and is fully onsite. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It is a salaried position with occasional seasonal on-call duties, including availability one weekend per month; on-call duties do not require physical presence. Spanish fluency is required.
Requirements
- At least two years of progressively responsible human resources experience in a generalist capacity within a production or manufacturing setting.
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing techniques and full-cycle recruitment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop relationships and partnerships with internal and external teammates and client groups.
- Comfortable working independently and amid ambiguity.
- Able to work with a 'play to win' mentality and act boldly and nimbly in a fast-moving environment.
- Individually secure, with a calm and gracious approach.
Nice To Haves
- Supplementary training or designations such as PHR or SPHR, or equivalent education and experience, are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Identify and resolve HR policy, compliance, and process issues, and recommend and implement improvements.
- Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with California employment law.
- Process payroll-related changes, including hires, promotions, wage updates, and terminations.
- Review and validate timecards, schedules, and wage changes to ensure wage and hour compliance.
- Address payroll and timekeeping inquiries.
- Prepare severance agreements and analyze weekly temporary employee status.
- Guide managers on employee relations, performance issues, and corrective actions.
- Promote a positive work environment and support conflict resolution.
- Conduct or support investigations, including proper documentation and reporting.
- Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
- Facilitate onboarding, New Hire Orientation, Hourly Wage and Hour training, and UKG data accuracy.
- Support the annual GROW cycle, including goal setting and compensation planning.
- Promote ongoing development conversations and identify training needs.
- Stay informed about market trends, job classifications, and compensation practices.
- Respond to benefits inquiries and coordinate escalations with Corporate Benefits.
- Assist with company events and participate in committees and special projects.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off and leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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