HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

The DeWitt Companies, a leader in transportation and logistics, is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to run our day-to-day HR operations including hiring staff, onboarding and new hire orientation, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance audits, leave administration, and enforcing company policies and practices. This position will report to the San Diego HR Manager. Monthly single-day travel to our City of Industry, CA site is required. The ideal candidate has a drive to learn and grow, is an experienced hands‑on expert in multi‑state compliance and DOT regulations, with strong administrative and organizational skills, who can multi‑task and work in a fast paced, high impact environment.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

Manage full cycle recruiting coordination for roles across all locations, including job posting, interview scheduling, offer generation, and background checks.

Own and facilitate the new hire orientation and onboarding program for San Diego and City of Industry, while ensuring a consistent and compliant framework is applied to all locations.

Facilitate the new hire orientation and onboarding program for Hawaii and Guam when needed.

Conduct employment eligibility verifications (I-9/E-Verify) for all new hires, ensuring strict compliance across all jurisdictions.

Serve as the primary HR liaison to payroll for the entire workforce, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all employment changes, leaves, and compensation adjustments.

Maintain data integrity for all employee records within the HRIS- UKG.

Multi‑State Compliance, Safety & Risk Management:

Proactively maintain compliance with federal, multi‑state (CA, HI), and territorial (Guam), and local employment laws, regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Conduct regular audits of HR files, processes, and practices across all locations to ensure ongoing compliance and audit‑readiness.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

Conduct thorough, objective, and documented investigations into employee relations concerns across the company.

Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers in all locations on performance management, corrective action, conflict resolution, and policy application.

Support the administration and tracking of the annual performance review process for the entire workforce.

Learning, Development & Engagement:

Coordinate and facilitate mandatory employee training programs (e.g., Support the deployment and communication of HR programs focused on employee engagement, recognition, and retention.

Partner with managers to identify and support local training and development needs.

Strategic HR Operations & Partnership:

Travel monthly to the City of Industry, CA location to provide on‑site HR support and address local operational needs.

Act as a strategic HR partner to operations leaders across all locations, aligning people practices with business objectives.

Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports to inform leadership decisions and strategy.

Continuously identify and lead improvements to HR processes, policies, and service delivery to enhance efficiency and scalability across the organization.

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, building strong cross‑functional relationships across all levels of a distributed organization.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex policies and sensitive matters with clarity, tact, and professionalism.

Unquestionable integrity, professionalism, and a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Proficient with Microsoft OfficeSuite, UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) HRIS, and similar ATS platforms; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

Experience executing HR compliance processes across multiple U.Experience in transportation, logistics, warehousing, trucking, or another highly regulated, safety‑focused industry (e.g., Hands‑on proficiency with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) HRIS for core HR, payroll, and time‑keeping functions.

Experience supporting multi‑site, hybrid, and field‑based workforces, with a strong understanding of the unique HR challenges in a distributed operations environment.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Must be able to meet MVR requirements per our policy.

11 paid holidays yearly

EAP (Employee Assistance Programs)

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

$Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities