Human Resources Generalist

Edges Electrical Group • Sacramento, CA

10d • $30 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

Edges is hiring a full-time HR Generalist for its Human Resources team in Sacramento, California. The role provides human resources support to 350 employees across 12 branch locations and covers employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, compliance and HR administration, benefits, leave management and ADA administration, HR programs, training and development, workers’ compensation, and safety. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated employee relations experience.

The HR Generalist acts as an employee relations specialist, conducts investigations, and coaches managers on corrective actions. The role also supports recruiting and onboarding; maintains compliant HRIS data and employee records; administers benefits and leave programs; contributes to performance, engagement, and recognition programs; coordinates training and tracks certifications; and supports workplace safety and compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements. The position may manage workers’ compensation and auto accident claims.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and at least three years of relevant HR Coordinator, Specialist, or Generalist experience, or at least eight years of human resources work experience. The role requires knowledge of HR practices and California employment law, along with experience in employee relations, benefits, leaves and accommodations, workers’ compensation and safety programs, and HRIS administration. ADP Workforce Now experience and a relevant HR certification are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field plus at least 3 years of work experience as an HR Coordinator, Specialist, or Generalist; alternatively, at least 8 years of human resources work experience.
• Considerable knowledge of and experience with HR principles and practices and administration of California employment law.
• Demonstrated experience investigating and resolving employee relations issues.
• Demonstrated experience administering benefits, including open enrollment and 401(k).
• Demonstrated experience administering leaves of absence and reasonable accommodations.
• Demonstrated experience administering workers’ compensation and safety programs.
• Demonstrated experience with HRIS administration.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Intermediate proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including applied use of pivot tables.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed team player with analytic ability, good judgment, and a strong operational focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Act as an employee relations specialist and conduct investigations.
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers in executing employee corrective actions.
• Assist with recruitment tasks, including posting positions, reviewing applications, prescreening, and extending job offers.
• Conduct onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records in compliance with governing agencies.
• Administer employee benefit programs and respond to employee inquiries.
• Work with carriers, the COBRA third-party administrator, and the broker to resolve benefits issues.
• Support open enrollment, benefits communications, and the benefits election process.
• Reconcile benefit billing, verify accuracy, and process payments.
• Manage leave programs, including FMLA/CFRA, disability, and paid family leave, and consult with employees and managers about eligibility and rights.
• Conduct the interactive process, consult with management, and determine reasonable accommodations.
• Support performance discussion cycles and ensure timely completion.
• Contribute to employee engagement and recognition initiatives and collaborate on programs to improve engagement and satisfaction.
• Identify training and development needs, source or create training programs, and coordinate or deliver training.
• Audit and track certifications.
• May manage workers’ compensation and auto accident claims.
• Support the company safety program and ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations and requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employer premium contributions for employees and their families.
• HMO and PPO medical plan options.
• Company-provided health reimbursement account covering 50% of the annual deductible.
• Virtual urgent care and mental health services, with no cost for virtual visits and no monthly premium.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit sharing.
• Unlimited access to a licensed financial advisor at no cost.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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