HR Generalist

HR Generalist II (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Location: Buena Park, CA (Onsite) Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Salary Pay Range and Other Compensation: The salary range for this position is expected to be between $75,000 - $95,000 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Role

Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality engineered products to customers across highly regulated industries. The Human Resources team plays a critical role in supporting a dynamic workforce consisting of production, engineering, administrative, and technical professionals. The HR Generalist II serves as a key member of the Human Resources team and acts as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, concerns, and support. This position is responsible for executing day-to-day Human Resources operations, including full-cycle recruiting, temporary workforce management, payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding, employee records management, safety and workers' compensation support, and employee relations. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on employee experience, workforce planning, and operational success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer preparation, onboarding, and candidate communications.
• Administer recruiting activities utilizing Greenhouse ATS and Criteria assessments while maintaining recruiting records, hiring metrics, and candidate pipelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for temporary staffing agencies, coordinating workforce needs, managing vendor relationships, and tracking temporary employee assignments and conversions.
• Process payroll accurately and timely through Paycom, including reviewing timekeeping records, processing employee changes, resolving payroll discrepancies, and responding to employee inquiries.
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave administration, open enrollment, and qualifying life event changes.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, payroll, benefits, HR procedures, workplace concerns, and employee support matters.
• Maintain employee personnel files, HRIS records, onboarding documentation, status changes, and employment records while ensuring compliance with company policies and employment laws.
• Support safety initiatives, workers' compensation administration, HR audits, reporting requirements, and compliance with ITAR and aerospace industry regulations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, or similar workforce environments.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, and safety/workers' compensation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems.
• Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities