Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities in Sacramento, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across employee relations, HR administration, onboarding, benefits support, and HR systems coordination. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to compliance, employee support, and process organization while helping maintain efficient day-to-day HR operations.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as a key point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and general HR matters.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring required documentation, orientation steps, and pre-employment processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Administer core HR processes and maintain personnel records, employee files, and related documentation in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.
• Support benefits-related activities by assisting employees with enrollment questions, changes, and issue resolution while working with internal teams or external providers as needed.
• Maintain and update information within the HRIS to help ensure employee data is accurate, current, and properly documented.
• Assist with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting issues, and supporting fair, consistent resolution practices.
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and administrative materials that support ongoing workforce operations and decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvements and support changes to HR tools or workflows when needed as part of evolving business operations.• Experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR support role.
• Working knowledge of employee relations practices, HR administration, and onboarding coordination.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and employee support related to benefit programs.
• Experience using HRIS platforms to enter, manage, and maintain employee information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.