HR Generalist – Direct Hire

HR Generalist- Direct Hire in Torrance

Salary: $70K – $85K

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Position Description: Under the direction and supervision of Senior Manager, Human Resources, the HR Generalist is directly responsible for the daily operations of the human resource function. Core responsibilities include talent acquisition, onboarding of new hires & expats, employee relations and investigations, training development and compliance with HR-related legal requirements, benefits administration, and administration of HR policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

– Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Process

– Posts new recruitment job postings on company’s website, job boards & with recruiters, (as appropriate) and works with hiring manager to support vetting resumes & screening candidates.

– Updates/creates job descriptions as needed, ensuring FLSA compliance.

– Extends written offers with job descriptions & completes hiring procedures including electronic onboarding process in HRIS, background screening, I+ Verification, and new hire orientation.

– Coordinates with executive assistant to facilitate expat onboarding.

– Responsible for creating physical & digital personnel file for new hire.

– Creates new employee badges & updates as STA numbers are assigned.

§ Benefits Administration:

– Educates employees and provides support with company employee benefits programs (health benefits, voluntary programs, 401(k) plans, etc.)

– Launches benefits enrollment for eligible new employees

– Prepares census data reports for various benefits programs as needed

– Manages workers compensation claims and monitors various leaves of absence programs with interactive dialogues with employees and managers

– Cross-train to manage payroll processing and generate post payroll reports as needed.

– Supports management and employees with performance management, employee relations, and may perform investigations, as appropriate. Reports to Sr. Manager with investigation findings and recommendations.

– Responsible for launch of mid-year and annual performance review via the Ninety.io platform (+0 day review launched in HRIS).

– Create desk procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP) for respective HR-related tasks/duties on shared drive.

– Assists in adjusting strategies and maintains handbook on policies and procedures. Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.

– Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions; specifically responsible for answering any questions related to policy interpretation, leave of absences, employee relations and benefits within 24 business hours.

– Administers web-based training/development via Cornerstone-on-Demand or other formal training workshops as needed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Identifies training needs and/or individual management training/coaching needs

– Monthly and quarterly management reports (headcounts with breakout details, new hires/terminations, etc.)

– Performs any other duties and work on projects, as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience

– Candidate will have knowledge in Human Resources in the following areas:

- Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll, HRIS and other web-based system, Training & Development, Legal and Compliance

Education/Training:

– Bachelor’s degree

– Minimum of 4 years of experience and a proven track record in human resources

– PHR or SHRM-CP designation a plus

Skills:

Bilingual (English/Japanese) proficiency, required

Previous experience with web/cloud-based HRIS and Payroll processing systems

Possess excellent customer service skills

Proficient with MS Office, strong email skills (Outlook, Gmail)

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytic, conceptual, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

· Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced environment

· Proven management leadership skills, while taking a “hands on” implementation approach when needed, in a small organization

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

· Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; ability to multi-task and prioritize; adaptability

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team; Ability to work comfortably within a diverse population

· Ability to use considerable judgment, initiative and independence

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

Physical Requirements/Other

· Must be able to travel

· Must have a valid driver’s license

· Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and work on a computer for extended periods

· Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted

If you meet all the above requirements, please apply and I will review your resume.

Thank you!

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