HR Generalist

HR Generalist

PAFCO is a $700MM+ global seafood manufacturing company with 50 years of success. Our business is built on trust which has allowed for both our company, and our customers, to succeed together.

Job Title: HR Generalist

Reports To: HR Manager Location: On-site Vernon, CA FLSA Status: Exempt

We are looking for a HR Generalist to help our growing team!

The HR Generalist will oversee employee relations, workers' compensation, leaves of absence, new hire onboarding, payroll and other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted HR contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues
• Support employee relations investigations and issue resolution
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture

Onboarding

• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data
• Prepare HR documentation such as offer letters, employment verifications, and disciplinary records
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, ADA, etc.) as applicable
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and payroll

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support audits and HR reporting requirements
• Assist in updating and communicating HR policies and procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• 3–5 years of HR experience in a generalist or similar role

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Be a role model for Integrity, Courage and Conviction
• Adapts to changing business needs
• Be employee-focused and achievement-driven
• Fluent Computer skills
• Practical/pragmatic approach to problem solving & timely solution execution
• Manage conflicting priorities within tight deadlines effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration skills to get things done within a matrix organization
• Excellent networking skill to build internal and external networks
• Excellent organization skills to set priorities

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer
• Occasional lifting of files or office materials
• Flexibility to support business needs as required

Language

• Bilingual in English & Spanish required

Education

• Bachelors' degree in Business Administration (or related field) preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation leave
• 401k with employee matching

Employment Eligibility

• PAFCO does not offer sponsorship for this position

Equal Employment Opportunity

PAFCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.