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 #J-18808-Ljbffr