HR Generalist - Irvine - The HR Source

Description

Irvine, United States | Posted on 12/15/2025

The HR SOURCE is currently partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to identify a skilled Human Resources Generalist. This is a direct‑hire opportunity with a client that values compliance, accuracy, and consistent operational support.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist will support the internal People and Culture department in day‑to‑day operations. This role is essential for upholding compliance and consistency across the organization. The selected candidate will manage a wide range of HR functions—including employee relations, onboarding, recruitment coordination, and payroll support—while ensuring adherence to California and federal employment regulations for the client's multi‑state operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR questions, supporting employees and leadership with professionalism and consistency.
• Onboarding & Training: Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding, orientations, and compliance training; ensure all documentation and acknowledgments are completed accurately.
• Data Management: Maintain personnel files in physical and digital formats and support HRIS updates, position changes, and data accuracy.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment activities, including posting roles, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters.
• Timekeeping & Compliance: Support timekeeping, review missing punches, and help maintain accurate attendance and meal/rest break compliance for California standards.
• Payroll & Benefits: Provide payroll support under HR direction and assist with benefits enrollment tracking, open enrollment, and employee communication.
• Leave Administration: Assist with leave of absence paperwork, status updates, and follow‑through.
• Regulatory Adherence: Help maintain compliance with California and federal labor laws, as well as multi‑state requirements; support audits, reporting, and HR compliance initiatives.
• Engagement: Assist in planning employee engagement activities, recognition efforts, and culture‑related initiatives.
• Special Projects: Support workforce planning tasks and the preparation of reports and materials for leadership and audits.
• Best Practices: Stay informed on HR best practices and regulatory changes; support investigations and help resolve employee matters when needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a generalist or administrative HR role.
• Industry Focus: Experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments is highly preferred.
• Legal Knowledge: Strong knowledge of California labor laws and general HR compliance requirements.
• Technical Skills: Experience with HRIS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Certification: PHR or SHRM‑CP certification preferred.
• Discretion: Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Primary work performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and operate standard office equipment.
• Occasionally required to walk, stand, or lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel between local facilities may be required.

Benefits (Provided by Client)

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental, Health, Vision, and Life insurance