Payroll / HR Generalist - entry level

HR Generalist (Entry Level)
Founded in 1978, California Closets has built a reputation as the leader and design authority in premium space management, delivering custom-designed organizational solutions and exceptional service. From beautiful walk-in closets and entertainment centers to versatile pantries and home offices, we design custom storage solutions that add value to your life and home by making space for what belongs. The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the HR department by providing HR administrative & people support for both California Closets Fulfillment centers and CCO Operations, in partnership with the HR Business Partners & local site leadership. This role will serve as a partner to not only the HR function but also manufacturing and operations leadership specific to team member engagement, communications, onboarding & orientation, and training.
Job Highlight: This is an entry level HR Generalist position.
This position is on-site M-F 8am-5pm, flexing possible 3rd shift hours as needed. The pay rate for this position is $30-$33/hr + 5% bonus.
Health insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision

• PTO days, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Support HR Business Partners & local site leadership in HR related administrative & support tasks.

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, payroll, benefits, leave programs, records, documentation, and training.
Responsible for site HRIS people changes through the usage of HRIS workflows and/or Action Forms.
Partners with local leadership and Talent Acquisition to manage open positions, requisitions, and general headcount requirements for supported facility.
Coordinates the new hire onboarding process including HRIS, background check systems, and I9 compliance.
Organizes & leads New Hire Orientation with incoming new hires
Maintains tracking and completion of new hires first 90-day milestones such as 30/60/90-day reviews, 10/45/90-day Feedback, Quality Training, and other required new hire tasks, for assigned facility.
Supports local team members with basic HR questions and requests such as payroll issues, benefits, LOA needs, PTO, etc.
Provides support for XMC new hire training and cross-training certification resources, administration, and tracking.
Maintains team member documentation & personnel files, manage digital files.
Maintains site job descriptions, org charts, metrics, templates, and transactional items
Supports team member accessibility of IT systems and HR applications.
Process unemployment claims for organization.
Create, support, align, and drive engagement initiatives with local leadership & team members.

Facilitate stay and exit surveys, new hire feedback reviews, and communicate/apply learnings.
Support HR communications such as Team Member CCTV, bulletin boards, posters, pre-shift slides, weekly and/or monthly newsletters or updates.
Supports the building & delivery of site communications such as Town Halls, initiative launches, policy rollouts, etc.
Work collaboratively with all HR colleagues to establish and maintain standardized HR processes, company policies, and compliance to optimize HR effectiveness

Serve as a first point of contact for team member questions and concerns, ensuring appropriate documentation and escalation to HR Business Partners for investigation or corrective action as required
Support HR Business Partners in investigations and documented corrective action plans as needed.
Provide basic consultation and guidance for team leaders and team members on company policies and processes.
Partner with local leadership to maintain, apply, and communicate attendance point system and policies.
Coordinate and lead required annual compliance training (Harassment, IT Security, etc.)
Provide seamless collaboration with Shared Services and Total Rewards in areas such as payroll, benefits, LOA, and legal support.
Supports the ongoing compliance with all legal and procedural requirements.
Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience
Bachelor's degree required; Key Responsibility Areas (KRA) Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Development and leading engagement initiatives for both plants and CCO's, including the CCTV communication, monthly and quarterly events, and recognition platform.
New Hire Orientation (XMC) Creation and maintenance of accurate orientation responsibilities in partnership with XMC hiring team leaders.
Document Control . Maintenance of all team member documents.
Ability to flex schedule to occasional off‑shift exposure for onboarding, communication, or engagement activities
Professional integrity and the ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidential information
A bias for customer service and action that align with the company values
Creative, analytic and resourceful
strong time and project management skills and abilities
Understanding and knowledge of Human Resource practices in recruitment, organization development, policy administration, benefits, training and team-member relations
including best practices in the field
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with other HR software strongly desired
Company office location, in a manufacturing environment (Tolleson, AZ or Grand Rapids, MI).
Ability to travel (4 trips per year) to team planning meetings, CCO locations and the manufacturing plants.