Human Resources Generalist

PABCO Building Products•Newark, CA

7d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

PABCO® Gypsum is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Generalist for its Newark, California plant. The HR Generalist coordinates and implements location-level human resources programs and objectives, including employee relations, talent acquisition, timekeeping, training, benefits, and regulatory compliance. The role supports company policies and helps foster a positive workplace culture while collaborating with location management, other locations, and PABCO Admin. The position also handles HR administration, reporting, personnel records, payroll and benefits questions, open enrollment, employee activities, and compliance-related communications. This is a full-time onsite role, typically Monday through Friday, with an expected workday of either 7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as human resources management, and two or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain confidentiality and handle employee information with discretion and professionalism.
Bilingual Spanish is not required.

Nice To Haves

PHR certification preferred.
Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate company values, maintain confidentiality, and build collaborative relationships across the location and organization.
Implement location- and division-level HR objectives, support other locations as needed, and help develop subsidiary-wide initiatives and programs.
Gather and analyze HR data for process improvement and program measurement; may lead employee wellness committees and initiatives.
Advise management on employee behavior and performance issues; mediate disputes, address complaints, investigate concerns, coordinate responses, and review terminations and employee counseling plans.
Recruit for open positions by posting requisitions, working with outside recruiters, identifying candidate sources, and developing methods to attract talent.
Coordinate pre-hire activities, screen and interview candidates, support walk-in applicants, and provide recommendations during interviews.
Coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientation, benefits overviews, payroll, and timekeeping; review salary offers for internal equity and consistency with compensation guidelines.
Review timesheets, obtain required approvals, meet payroll deadlines, maintain attendance reports, review corrective actions, prepare payroll reports, and ensure compliant timekeeping practices.
Coordinate and may present ongoing training, including training on disciplinary action, performance management, and discrimination.
Prepare HR paperwork for hiring, status changes, and terminations; prepare management reports; and maintain personnel files, logs, and databases.
Assist employees with payroll and benefits questions, coordinate complex matters with PCCI, and coordinate location Open Enrollment.
May coordinate benefit meetings, holiday events, company functions, retirement parties, Adopt-A-Family, health screenings, and other activities.
Coordinate with PABCO Admin to keep job descriptions current and centrally maintained; ensure pay changes comply with company guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of employment laws and HR practices, implement recommended changes with PABCO Admin, and collaborate on updates to the personnel manual.
Maintain required federal and state posters and corporate information; coach location management on HR compliance.
Follow company and regulatory safety rules and ensure hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.