Payroll/Human Resources Generalist (Full Time)

Employee Type: Full Time

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on benefits, coordinating leave and accommodation programs, supporting workplace injury reporting and claims management, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's Human Resources function through exceptional service, accurate administration, and regulatory compliance.

Support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the HR department systems, procedures, and documentation to support operational efficiency.

Coordinate workplace injury and workers’ compensation processes, including incident reporting, claim administration, employee communication, return-to-work coordination, and maintenance of accurate and compliant records.

Oversee employee benefits administration by managing enrollments, eligibility, leave-related benefit actions, and employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Assist with the annual review, update, and distribution of the employee handbook and ensure employees are informed of policy changes.

Coordinate and track the organization’s performance management program, including timelines, documentation, and communication with managers and employees.

Support employee relations activities, including counseling review, interpretation of company policies, tracking, and escalating complex issues or investigations to senior HR leadership.

Act as the secondary resource for in-house payroll operations, supporting back up payroll processing, employee changes, time and attendance review, and payroll reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.

Maintain employee records and files in compliance with federal and California personnel file access and record retention requirements, including preparation and submission of documentation for legal matters.

Assist with special projects and additional HR initiatives as needed.

3-5 years of Human Resources experience with demonstrated responsibility for benefits administration, leave management, and workers' compensation.

Experience coordinating workers' compensation claims, injury reporting, and return-to-work processes.

Experience working within an HRIS and benefits administration platform.

Experience supporting payroll administration and timekeeping processes preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The role may require prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and occasional standing, walking, or lifting of light office materials (up to 15 pounds). We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the

California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.

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