HUman Resources Generalist
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Job Location:
Gardena, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location Profile:
Located in Gardena California Permaswage designs and manufactures separable and permanent fluid fittings and installation tooling for aerospace and defense applications.
Position Summary:
The HR Generalist focuses on onboarding and employee relations while supporting key HR processes compliance and continuous improvement.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Onboarding & Orientation
- Lead weekly onboarding for an average of 35 new hires ensuring a smooth and wellorganized experience.
- Handle all preorientation steps including background checks collecting newhire documents and preparing employee records.
- Facilitate the weekly orientation session: coordinate facilitators present HR topics and ensure completion of all required training and compliance documentation.
- Follow up on postorientation tasks such as benefits enrollment uniform distribution badges and system access.
- Ensure onboarding documents and records are properly filed and stored.
Employee Relations
- Build strong trustbased relationships with hourly employees supervisors and managers by maintaining regular presence on the production floor.
- Lead employee relations investigations: gather statements assess facts document findings and recommend fair and consistent outcomes.
- Guide supervisors on conflict resolution disciplinary practices communication strategies and policy interpretation.
- Support a positive and respectful work environment by addressing concerns promptly and coaching leaders toward effective employee management.
- Manage sensitive or emotional situations with professionalism neutrality and sound judgment.
Performance Management Support
- Support the Sr. HR Generalist and HR Manager in coordinating the annual performance review process.
- Assist supervisors in navigating the progressive disciplinary process ensuring consistent documentation and fair application.
- Provide guidance on delivering constructive feedback practices to improve communication and strengthen leadership effectiveness.
Employee File Management & Recordkeeping
- Maintain accurate confidential and auditready employee files in digital and physical formats.
- Organize archive and update documents such as I9s certifications medical files performance paperwork and policy acknowledgments.
- Support improvements to HR recordkeeping systems through structured digitalization and process enhancements.
Legal Compliance & Policy Support
- Apply relevant employment laws and internal policies to daily HR decisions and documentation.
- Support audits and ensure HR processes remain compliant with federal state and company standards.
Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Proactively challenge outdated practices and identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows.
- Lead or support digitalization initiatives that improve accuracy efficiency and employee experience.
- Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within HR and across the facility.
This position is not limited to the responsibilities listed above. The HR Generalist may also support the HR team in areas such as recruitment training coordination internal communication the activities committee and other HR projects as needed.
Required Skills:
- Strong team engagement with the ability to build trusting collaborative relationships.
- Detailoriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational timemanagement and prioritization skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly and stay effective in a fastpaced evolving environment.
- Strong communication skills able to adjust style based on the audience (hourly employees supervisors managers).
- Continuous improvement mindset always seeking better more efficient ways of working.
- Ability to question analyze and propose solutions not just execute tasks.
- Strong critical thinking and sound decisionmaking abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and HRIS systems.
- Someone who seeks opportunities to learn grow and move forward within the organization.
Required Experience:
- 1-3 years experience in a similar role
- Previous experience in a Human Resources Generalist role in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now and/or Workday HRIS preferred
- Spanish as a second language preferred
Level of Education:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration (Industrial Relations) or similar field from an accredited college/university
- A PHR or SHRM certification preferred
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Fmla
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Recruiting
