HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Industry: Distribution / Warehouse

Location (city, state): Fresno, CA

Assignment Type: Contract, 6+ months with potential for extension and possible conversion

Pay: $27–$32 / hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Fully onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Addison Group is hiring an HR Generalist on behalf of our client, a well-established organization with a high-volume operational environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, supporting employees and managers, and working across a broad range of Human Resources functions.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support at their Fresno location. This individual will partner with employees, managers, and HR leadership on a variety of HR matters, including employee relations, benefits, leave administration, payroll support, compliance, HR systems, and general administration.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment and have strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or similar operational setting is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR assistance to employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, and workplace questions.
• Partner with HR leadership and employee relations resources to address employee concerns, workplace issues, and investigations.
• Assist managers with performance, conduct, policy, and employee-related matters.
• Support compliance with applicable federal and state employment regulations.
• Assist with benefits, leave administration, compensation, and payroll-related activities.
• Help maintain accurate employee information and documentation within HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Maintain confidential personnel files, records, and other sensitive HR documentation.
• Complete HR-related data entry, filing, document preparation, and reporting.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Assist employees with general HR questions and escalate complex matters when appropriate.
• Support various HR projects and administrative initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience; strong HR Coordinators may also be considered.
• Ability to start immediately or with minimal notice.
• Previous experience in a distribution, warehouse, logistics, or similarly fast-paced operational environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Understanding of employee relations, benefits, leave, payroll, and workplace safety processes.
• Experience working with HRIS and timekeeping/workforce management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and data-entry skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Professional and customer-service-oriented approach.

Additional Details:

• Fully onsite position in Fresno, CA.
• Monday–Friday schedule.
• Contract assignment expected to last 6+ months, with potential for a longer-term extension or conversion.
• Background check and drug screening are required.
• Candidates may be able to begin contingent upon completion of required screening.
• One virtual interview is expected as part of the hiring process.
• Business casual work environment.

Perks:

• Opportunity to gain broad, hands-on HR Generalist experience.
• Exposure to employee relations, compliance, benefits, payroll, and HR operations.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced HR leadership.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.