Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

CarParts.com is looking for a detail-oriented and people-first HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Long Beach. This role serves as a hands-on partner to employees and leaders across all departments, supporting the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding through engagement and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a collaborative spirit, and genuine enthusiasm for building a great workplace culture. We move fast, and we expect our HR team to move with us. This role is for someone who takes ownership of their work, follows through without being asked, and thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation scheduling, offer documentation, and systems setup.
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and welcoming Day 1 experience for all incoming employees.
• Maintain and continuously improve onboarding materials, checklists, and workflows.
• Support the design and execution of employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building activities.
• Serve as a visible, approachable resource for employees across all levels of the organization.
• Serve as a backup resource for general office and facilities needs, including supply restocking, mail handling, and other day-to-day operational tasks as needed.
• Support the rollout of HR programs across the employee lifecycle, including performance management, learning & development, and benefits open enrollment.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams in Operations, Finance, Technology, Marketing, and other departments to ensure HR programs meet business needs.
• Contribute to the development and communication of HR policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Leverage AI tools and HR technology to streamline administrative workflows, improve the employee experience, and free up capacity for higher-impact HR work.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity across all HR systems.
• Process employment changes (promotions, transfers, terminations) and ensure proper documentation.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California-specific labor requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and general HR matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and ad hoc projects as needed.
• Support CHRO, VP, and Director of HR with various administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field - required.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field - preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, or related HR role.
• Exposure to full-cycle HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and compliance.
• Experience working in a multi-department or cross-functional environment strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - comfortable engaging with employees at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - able to manage competing priorities, take initiative, and drive tasks to completion with minimal direction.
• High degree of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail, especially in managing employee records and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with an HRIS platform a plus.
• Curiosity about and willingness to adopt AI tools, automation, and emerging HR technology to work smarter and scale HR operations.
• Knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance best practices preferred.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or related certification a plus - not required.

A reasonable salary estimate for this role based on education, experience, and geographic location is: $60,000-$75,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

CarParts.com is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.