HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Job Description KCG Search is partnering with a growing precision manufacturing organization to hire an experienced HR Coordinator for its Newark, California facility.
This is a hands-on, highly visible HR role supporting employees and leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The HR Coordinator will serve as the primary onsite HR resource while partnering closely with corporate Human Resources.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being out on the floor, interacting with employees, supporting managers and keeping HR processes organized and moving. This is not a sit-behind-the-desk HR position.
Serve as the onsite point of contact for day-to-day employee HR questions and support
Maintain a visible HR presence throughout the manufacturing facility and production floor
Coordinate recruiting for manufacturing, skilled trades, production and administrative positions
Support new-hire onboarding, orientation, employee records and offboarding
Assist supervisors with attendance, performance documentation and routine employee-relations matters
Review timecards and help resolve payroll, timekeeping and attendance discrepancies
Coordinate employee status changes, approved pay changes and other HR documentation
Track employee training, certifications and qualification requirements
Assist with employee engagement, retention and workplace-culture initiatives
Maintain confidential and accurate employee records
Support California and federal HR compliance requirements
Identify sensitive or higher-risk employee matters and escalate them appropriately to corporate HR
Partner closely with site leadership and corporate HR on ongoing workforce needs
3–5 years of HR, HR administration, payroll, recruiting or related experience preferred

• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, timekeeping, attendance and employee documentation
• Comfortable working directly with employees and supervisors in a production-floor environment
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information professionally
• Experience with HRIS and/or payroll systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

\nCompany Description KCG is a recruiting firm specializing in direct hire and contract roles within multiple industries and specialities.
KCG is a recruiting firm specializing in direct hire and contract roles within multiple industries and specialities.