Human Resources Generalist (onsite)

Voyager Technologies • San Diego, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is seeking a practical, solutions-oriented Human Resources Generalist to provide broad HR support to an assigned site, function, or employee population. The Generalist independently handles recurring employee relations matters, manager guidance, HR operations, and program delivery, while partnering with the HR Business Partner on complex, high-risk, or strategic issues. The role requires strong execution, growing business judgment, and the ability to translate policy and People programs into a consistent employee and manager experience.

This is a full-time, onsite position in Rancho Bernardo, California. The role may support multiple sites, requires travel between sites as needed, and sits within the People department. It partners closely with People Centers of Excellence and reports to an HR Business Partner supporting the Lines of Business.

The Generalist supports employee relations and managers; talent and performance processes; HR operations, payroll, data, and compliance; site and business-unit People programs and change activities; and HR team partnership. The role also provides day-to-day guidance and quality review for HR Coordinators and may lead defined projects or workstreams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of progressive HR experience with meaningful exposure to employee relations, manager support, HR operations, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Working knowledge of federal employment law and applicable state employment requirements, with the ability to recognize when escalation is needed.
• Experience supporting employees and managers in California, including familiarity with California employment law and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience using an HRIS such as Workday, ADP, or a similar platform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing data, using common formulas, identifying discrepancies, and preparing clear reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and professional discretion.
• Ability to balance employee experience, business needs, policy consistency, and compliance.
• Must be able to travel between multiple sites as needed.
• Applicants must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• PHRca or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience supporting a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or multi-site workforce.
• Experience in government contracting, defense, aerospace, or national security.
• Familiarity with DCAA, OFCCP, ITAR/EAR, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), or other regulated-environment requirements.
• Experience supporting change management, investigations, performance management, or workforce reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide employees and managers with day-to-day guidance on policies, performance expectations, attendance, workplace concerns, and employee lifecycle matters.
• Conduct or support routine employee relations reviews, including fact gathering, documentation, and recommended next steps; escalate complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting matters.
• Coach managers on communication, documentation, and consistent application of company expectations.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation requests, interactive process requirements, workers compensation matters, and compliance processes in partnership with HR leadership and Centers of Excellence.
• Respond to employee questions about HR policies, benefits, pay, leave, and procedures; follow up on or escalate complex issues until resolved.
• Support workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, talent reviews, engagement, retention, and employee development for assigned groups.
• Partner with managers to improve role clarity, team effectiveness, and execution of People programs; identify recurring capability or employee experience themes and recommend practical actions.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions and ensure HR data, documentation, and records are accurate, timely, and audit-ready.
• Interpret and apply company policies and established HR practices consistently, and identify issues that require policy clarification or legal review.
• Own the payroll process, including input review, processing, and issue resolution; support benefits administration with the appropriate Centers of Excellence.
• Generate and analyze workforce reports to identify trends, data issues, and operational priorities.
• Lead or coordinate site and business-unit delivery of People programs, including annual HR cycles, employee communications, training, and change activities.
• Partner with HRBPs and Centers of Excellence to translate enterprise programs into practical local execution.
• Develop tools, templates, standard work, and process improvements to strengthen consistency and employee experience.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and quality review for HR Coordinators; may lead defined projects or workstreams.
• Build productive relationships with employees, managers, site leaders, and cross-functional partners, and maintain appropriate escalation paths while owning issues within the role’s scope.
• Travel between multiple sites as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families; the company covers a significant portion of premiums, and many benefits are paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options, with no long-term contracts and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Competitive total compensation package; the posting notes benefits and bonus/incentive are not included in the base salary range.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level