HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Compton, LA, fully onsite

Direct Hire: $28 - $30/hr

Overview

A well-established manufacturing company is looking for an early-career HR Generalist who is eager to grow, learn, and be developed within a fast-paced HR environment. This is a great opportunity for someone 2-3 years out of school who wants to build a strong HR foundation across recruiting, compliance, employee relations, and HR operations. The hiring manager values potential and moldability over experience, so if you are organized, sharp, well-spoken, and hungry to grow in HR, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full talent acquisition cycle across an average of 10 open requisitions at a time, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and onboarding
• Administer employee leaves including LOA, FMLA/CFRA, workers' compensation, and leave monitoring for all employees
• Manage the semi-annual performance review process in alignment with salary review and bonus cycles
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping for hires, terminations, transfers, promotions, and leaves
• Manage and process reporting requests from corporate leadership in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct surveys, research, and data analysis related to HR policies, compensation, and employee relations initiatives
• Support preparation of HR documents including organizational charts, policies and procedures, and employee handbooks
• Manage state and federal HR compliance reporting requirements
• Support payroll processes with a solid understanding of payroll principles, though not responsible for processing
• Build and maintain HR data in Excel including formulas and pivot tables for reporting and analysis
• Provide general HR support across functions and projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 2-3 years of HR generalist or HR functional experience preferred
• Working knowledge of California employment law and federal labor regulations is required
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including formulas and pivot tables
• Experience with ADP preferred; BambooHR or LinkedIn Recruiter experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Well-spoken and professional with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision