People and Culture Generalist

Pacific Temporary Services • Rancho Cordova, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Generalist to support a wide range of HR operations for one of our valued Rancho Cordova–based clients. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee support. The People and Culture Generalist play’s a key role in maintaining a positive, safe, and compliant workplace while partnering closely with leadership and employees across the organization. Our client offers a stable, growth-focused workplace where employees are valued, supported, and provided opportunities to build long-term, rewarding careers.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of progressive Human Resources or People & Culture experience, with strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Technical proficiency, including required Paylocity experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and support employees at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead core People & Culture operations, including full-cycle recruiting, new-hire onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, timecard auditing, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Support employee development and performance, assisting with training programs, tracking completion, guiding managers on documentation, and helping maintain a positive, solutions-focused workplace culture.
• Ensure policy and regulatory compliance by administering HR policies, maintaining accurate employee records, and supporting required reporting such as OSHA logs, EEO-1 filings, and other federal/state submissions.
• Manage key employee lifecycle activities, including employee relations support, recordkeeping, and coordinating offboarding processes such as final pay, benefit terminations, and exit interviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees