HR Generalist

About Applied Aerospace

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

Applied Aerospace values work life balance and proudly offers the following benefits:

• 9/80 work schedule, which translates to you having every other Friday off work.
• Medical Insurance: Large percentage of premium covered by company for employee and dependents .
• Dental Insurance: 100% company paid premium for employee and dependents.
• Vision Insurance: 100% company paid premium for employee and dependents.
• Life Insurance: 100% company paid premium for employee.
• Generous PTO accrual.
• Education Assistance Program.
• 401k: company contribution and match offered.

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist plays a vital role in supporting the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including employee relations, compliance, policy updates, process streamlining, and other critical HR functions. This position ensures HR processes run smoothly and aligns with company policies and legal requirements while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, attendance, payroll related assistance, and other workplace matters.
• Assist with workers’ compensation incidents.
• Maintain employee information with daily maintenance and reports in the HRIS system.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processing (new hires, retirements, separations).
• Participates in organizing employee engagement events and activities to foster a positive work environment.
• Auditing and reconciliation of various reports and HR related billings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (EEO, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, etc.).
• Maintain employee records in accordance with confidentiality and data protection regulations.
• Assist in the education and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.
• Other critical HR tasks as assigned.

General:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 5 years of HR experience in a generalist role required.
• HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of California HR laws and regulations.
• Strong technical skills, including experience with HRIS software and databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accuracy oriented while being attentive to the smallest details.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in high volume environments.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

Applied Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Applied Aerospace is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or individuals who may need religious or medical accommodation.

If you need accommodation because of a disability, medical, or religious reason for any part of the employment process you can notify the Human Resources Department, and your request will be reviewed.