Senior HR Generalist

Western Computer•Oxnard, CA

12h•$70,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

As the Senior HR Generalist, you play a critical role in shaping the employee experience at Western Computer. You participate in key people programs, support our team’s operational excellence, and serve as a trusted partner to employees and managers. From onboarding and compliance to benefits support and employee engagement, you help ensure our people feel supported, heard, and empowered.

Requirements

4+ years HR experience
Experience in, compliance, benefits, payroll, and performance management
Multi-state and Canadian employment law knowledge
HRIS experience
Strong communication and coaching skills

Nice To Haves

Professional services, consulting, or technology industry experience
Experience supporting remote workforces
Experience with TriNet, Lattice, Teamtailor, and Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing People strategies that foster a high-performance culture and support business growth.
Contribute to continuous improvement of People processes, tools, and infrastructure to enhance the employee lifecycle and overall experience.
Implement and ensure compliance with Western’s People policies and procedures, communicating clearly and consistently across the organization.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international employment laws and regulations.
Draft, revise, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
Coordinate documentation for international travel and employment.
Maintain accurate employee records in TriNet and other platforms.
Assist with identifying and upgrading HRIS System
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance People services and systems; partner with the Director of People to implement improvements.
Maintain data integrity across HRIS and people systems.
Produce and analyze people metrics including headcount, turnover, retention, hiring, engagement, and training completion.
Develop reports and dashboards to support business decision-making.
Recommend process improvements based on HR data and trends.
Support audits and reporting requests as needed.
In collaboration with the Director of People coach managers on employee relations matters, performance concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace best practices.
In collaboration with the Director of People participate in offboarding activities including exit interviews, offboarding coordination, etc.
Analyze exit trends, and recommend retention and engagement improvements based on findings.
Process documentation for compensation changes, promotions, and adjustments.
Administer employee benefit programs and serve as the primary liaison between employees, vendors, and TriNet.
Coordinate FMLA, leave paperwork, and related documentation with TriNet.
In collaboration with stakeholders, own and continuously improve the end-to-end onboarding experience to ensure new hires feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success.
Coordinate pre-boarding tasks such as equipment orders, system access, and welcome materials in partnership with IT and hiring managers.
Deliver engaging orientation sessions that cover company values, policies, tools, and cultural norms.
Partner with hiring managers to develop and support tailored 30/60/90-day onboarding plans, ensuring clear role expectations and regular check-ins.
Monitor new hire progress, gather feedback, and adjust onboarding programs as needed to improve clarity, connection, and ramp-up.
Track onboarding completion and progress in HRIS and other systems; follow up on outstanding tasks.
Support internal transitions (e.g., promotions or team changes) with appropriate onboarding touchpoints.
Oversee semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll processing in partnership with TriNet.
Ensure accuracy of pay by auditing timesheets, PTO entries, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll inputs.
Respond to employee payroll questions and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Coordinate with Finance to align on reporting and reconciliation processes.
Plan, coordinate, and execute employee engagement initiatives, including company events, competitions, recognition programs, and interactive campaigns that promote collaboration, connection, and a positive workplace culture.