Human Resources Generalist

Jan 13, 2026 | Consumer/CPG

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in supporting and executing core HR functions across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance, consistency, and a positive employee experience. This role serves as a trusted partner to employees and leaders, with a strong focus on recruiting, training, employee relations, conflict resolution, confidential investigations, and HR compliance auditing.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations, Investigations & Conflict Resolution

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance, coaching, and resolution support to employees and leaders.
  • Conduct confidential employee relations investigations, including complaints related to conduct, policy violations, harassment, discrimination, and workplace concerns.
  • Document findings, assess risk, recommend corrective actions, and partner with leadership to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation between employees and/or management to promote a respectful and productive work environment.
  • Support termination evaluations and provide input into final employment decisions in collaboration with HR leadership.

Training & Development

  • Coordinate, track, and maintain employee training programs, including new hire orientation, compliance training, safety training, and job-specific development.
  • Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and documentation.
  • Support the design, rollout, and continuous improvement of training programs aligned with organizational goals and KPIs.
  • Partner with managers to identify training needs and support employee development initiatives.

HR Compliance, Audits & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including but not limited to EEO, FLSA, ADA, OFLA, FMLA, and PLO basics, and document retention requirements.
  • Conduct periodic HR compliance audits related to personnel files, I-9s, training records, policies, and recordkeeping practices.
  • Support ADA accommodations by participating in the interactive process, documenting accommodations, and providing guidance to leaders.
  • Maintain working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes, documentation, and coordination with insurers and safety teams.
  • Assist with state and federal reporting requirements as needed.

Recruiting & Workforce Planning

  • Manage full cycle recruiting for hourly, salaried, and complex roles, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, offer letter review, and onboarding.
  • Utilize recruiting tools, sourcing platforms, and headhunting techniques as appropriate.
  • Partner with leaders on workforce planning, talent strategy, and succession planning.
  • Support salary benchmarking and compensation analysis in collaboration with company leadership.

Policy Development & HR Projects

  • Work with external HR partners to draft, revise, implement, and communicate HR policies and procedures in alignment with legal requirements and organizational values.
  • Lead and participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives tied to company KPIs and strategic objectives.
  • Support internal communications related to HR programs, policy updates, and organizational changes.

Administrative & Operational HR Support

  • Maintain accurate employee records, data entry, and document management within HR systems.
  • Schedule interviews, meetings, training sessions, and manage HR calendars.
  • Coordinate benefits enrollment, open enrollment support, and employee benefit inquiries.
  • Maintain awareness of payroll processes and partner with payroll teams as needed.
  • Perform scanning, filing, and management of HR forms and documentation.

Leadership Support & Coaching

  • Provide management coaching related to employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and corrective action.
  • Serve as a liaison between the organization and external partners, including legal counsel, as directed.
  • Participate in audits, hearings, or legal proceedings as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of HR generalist functions, including employee relations, investigations, recruiting, training, and compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.
  • Effective conflict resolution, mediation, and coaching skills.
  • Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (I-9, FLSA, EEO, ADA, FMLA basics, state-specific requirements).
  • Moderate knowledge of workplace safety principles.
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and audit-readiness skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in HR systems, data entry, recordkeeping, and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Experience Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations and recruiting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred:

  • SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
  • Experience supporting HR compliance audits and investigations.
  • General awareness regarding California and remote worker laws and regulations.

Physical & Work Environment

  • Primarily a desk-based role with prolonged periods of computer use.
  • Periodic presence in operational or production environments as needed.
  • May require occasional lifting of up to 10–15 pounds.