HR Generalist

JOB SUMMARY:ââ

The DeWitt Companies a leader in transportation andâlogistics is seeking aâHuman Resources Generalist to run our day-to-day HR operationsâincluding hiring staff onboarding and new hire orientation benefits administration employee relations compliance audits leave administration and enforcing company policies and practices. Based at our San Diego headquarters and supporting all locations including California Hawaii and Guam. This position will report to the San Diego HR Manager. Monthly single-day travel to our City of Industry CA site is required.âThe ideal candidate has a drive to learn and grow is an experienced hands-on expert in multi-state compliance and DOT regulations with strong administrative and organizational skills who can multi-task and work in a fast paced high impact environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:â

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

• Managefull cyclerecruiting coordination for roles across all locations including job posting interview scheduling offer generation and background checks.

• Own andfacilitateâthe new hire orientation and onboarding program for San Diego and City of Industry while ensuring a consistent and compliant framework is applied to all locations.

• Facilitate the new hire orientation and onboarding program for Hawaiiand Guamwhen needed.

• Conduct employment eligibility verifications (I-9/E-Verify) for all new hires ensuring strict compliance across alljurisdictions.

Total Rewards & Payroll Administration:

• Serve as the primary HR liaison to payroll for the entire workforce ensuring theaccurateandtimelyprocessing of all employment changes leaves and compensation adjustments.

• Administer employee benefits programs serve as the first point of contact for benefits inquiries and support the annual open enrollment process for all eligible employees.

• Maintain data integrity for all employee records within the HRIS- UKG.

Multi-State Compliance Safety & Risk Management:

• Own and ensure 100% compliance for all DOT (Department of Transportation) Driver Qualification (DQ) filesâacross the organization.

• Proactivelymaintaincompliance with federalmulti-state (CA&HI)andterritorial (Guam) and localemployment lawsandregulationsand recommendedbest practices; reviews policies and practices tomaintaincompliance.

• Administer all leaves of absence (FMLA CFRA PDL etc.) for employees in all locations acting as the key point of contact.

• Support the administration of Workers Compensation programs and reporting.

• Conduct regular audits of HR files processes and practices across all locations to ensure ongoing compliance and audit-readiness.

Employee Relations & Performance Management:

• Conduct thorough objective and documented investigations into employee relations concerns across the company.

• Handleemployment-related inquiries from applicants employees and supervisors referring complex and/or sensitive matters to management.

• Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers in all locations on performance management corrective action conflict resolution and policy application.

• Support the administration and tracking of the annual performance review process for the entire workforce.

Learning Development & Engagement:

• Coordinate andfacilitatemandatory employee training programsâ(e.g. Harassment Prevention DOT Compliance) across relevant locations.

• Support the deployment and communication of HR programs focused on employee engagement recognition and retention.

• Partner with managers toidentifyand support local training and development needs.

Strategic HR Operations & Partnership:

• Travel monthly to the City of Industry CAlocationâto provide on-site HR support and address local operational needs.

• Act as a strategic HR partner to operations leaders across all locations aligningpeoplepractices with businessobjectives.

• Analyze HR metrics and prepare reports to inform leadership decisions and strategy.

• Continuouslyidentifyand lead improvements to HR processes policies and service delivery to enhance efficiency and scalability across the organization.

• Performs other duties as assigned.ââ

• Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes andnew technologiesin human resources talent management and employment law.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Required:âThorough knowledge ofemployment-relatedlaws and regulations.

• Required:âDemonstrated practical knowledge ofâmulti-state (HI &CA) and territorial (Guam) employment laws and regulations. The ability to research interpret and apply regulations acrossjurisdictionsis essential.

• Required:âProven experience ensuring compliance withâDOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and managing Driver Qualification (DQ) files.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as aâtrusted advisor and strategic partner building strong cross-functional relationships across all levels of a distributed organization.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex policies and sensitive matters with clarity tact and professionalism.

• Exceptional interpersonal negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

• Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail with a proven ability to manage high-volumehigh complianceworkstreamsand a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment to know when to act independently and when to escalate.

• Unquestionable integrity professionalism and a proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Proficient withâMicrosoft Office SuiteâUKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)âHRIS andâIndeedâor similar ATS platforms;demonstratedagility in learning andutilizingnew technologysystems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:ââ

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related fieldârequired.ââ

• At leastâ5âyears of human resource experience preferred.ââ

• Experience executing HR compliance processes across multiple .

• SHRM-CP or PHRâpreferred.ââ

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience inâtransportationlogisticswarehousingtrucking or another highly regulated safety-focused industryâ(e.g. construction manufacturing).

• Proven exposure toâaudit readiness and cross-functional compliance effortsâ(e.g. DOT SOX Workers Comp or safety audits).

• Hands-onproficiencywith UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) HRISâfor core HR payroll and timekeeping functions.

• Experience supporting multi-site hybrid and field-based workforces with a strong understanding of the unique HR challenges in a distributed operations environment.

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:ââ

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.ââ

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.ââââ

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.ââ

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal background check.ââ

• Must be able to meet MVR requirements perour policy.

Benefits:
Health Care
401k with Match
PTO two weeks for first-year employees
11 paid holidays yearly
FSA and Supplemental Benefits
EAP (Employee Assistance Programs)
Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
$70000 to 75000 Annual Salary