Human Resources Generalist

Envista Dentistry•Brea, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist, Commercial partners closely with the North America Commercial organization to support business success through hands‑on HR support, employee relations expertise, and strong partnership with leaders. This role serves as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, delivering practical and compliant HR solutions across the employee lifecycle while supporting talent, performance, and engagement initiatives aligned to business priorities. This position requires a proactive, detail‑oriented HR professional who is comfortable operating independently, navigating employee relations matters, and collaborating across HR Centers of Excellence and Shared Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field required.
3+ years of progressive HR experience in a generalist role; commercial or field‑based support experience preferred.
Must reside within a commutable distance to Brea, Ca.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (EEO, FMLA, ADA).
Proven experience handling employee relations matters with sound judgment and discretion.
HRIS proficiency highly preferred
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and coach leaders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.
High level of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting leaders in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR point of contact for Commercial leaders and employees, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle matters.
Partner with managers to ensure consistent, fair, and timely performance management, including coaching, documentation, and corrective action.
Lead and support employee relations matters, including issue resolution, investigations, and appropriate escalation, ensuring compliant and well‑documented outcomes.
Support talent management processes, including talent reviews, succession planning discussions, and identification and retention of high performers.
Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support recruiting efforts for Commercial roles, including resume review, interview coordination, and hiring process guidance.
Use workforce data and trends (e.g., turnover, engagement, staffing needs) to identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights to leaders.
Facilitate and deliver HR training sessions, including New Hire Orientation, policy education, and HR updates for team meetings or town halls.
Partner with HR Shared Services and leave management vendors to support leaves of absence and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and applicable state laws.
Support employee engagement initiatives, including survey administration, feedback sessions, and follow‑up action planning.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales Operations, Finance, and HR COEs to ensure HR practices support commercial business strategy.
Stay current on federal, state, and local employment laws and ensure compliant HR practices.
Support HR projects and initiatives as needed, including change management and continuous improvement efforts.