HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist
Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite in Irvine with occasional travel to the Montebello office.)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Direct Hire
Salary Range: $72,000 - $90,000 DOE

Our client, a global leader in the professional equipment industry, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support HR operations across two Southern California locations. This highly visible role offers broad exposure to talent acquisition, HR compliance, employee data management, leave administration, learning and development, and employee engagement initiatives within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment efforts for professional-level positions, including sourcing, resume review, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Track, analyze, and maintain recruitment and onboarding metrics, providing insights and reporting to HR leadership.
• Manage employee data administration within HRIS platforms and partner closely with Payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain organizational structures and employee records to support payroll processing, cost center alignment, and workforce reporting.
• Administer leave of absence programs, including FMLA, ADA, and other applicable leave regulations.
• Coordinate with third-party administrators regarding leave documentation, benefits continuation, and return-to-work processes.
• Support learning and development initiatives by coordinating training programs, maintaining records, and assisting with implementation efforts.
• Partner with the HR team on onboarding, employee engagement programs, performance review cycles, company events, and community initiatives.
• Assist with HR projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior HR leadership.

Qualifications
Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience in a Generalist or similar HR role.
• Experience supporting HR functions within a manufacturing, industrial equipment, commercial equipment, HVAC, field service, technical service, or related environment where products are sold, installed, maintained, and serviced in the field.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, leave administration, employee engagement, HR compliance, and HR operations.
• Experience supporting employee populations that include field technicians, service personnel, manufacturing employees, and corporate staff preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws and employment regulations.
• Experience administering employee leaves, including FMLA and ADA.
• Experience working with HRIS systems; SAP and/or Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and follow-through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and locations.

Why This Role?

• Broad HR Generalist responsibilities with exposure to multiple HR disciplines
• Opportunity to partner directly with HR leadership
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Stable global organization with strong market presence

Apply today to become part of an innovative organization committed to excellence, inclusion, and employee success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.