Human Resources Generalist

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional who enjoys balancing payroll, employee support, and HR administration? We are seeking a Bilingual Human Resources Generalist to join our growing team in Pleasant Hill, California. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our employees throughout their employment lifecycle—from onboarding and payroll to training, benefits administration, and HR compliance. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional employee service, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll.
• Review and reconcile employee time records.
• Maintain payroll records, including employee changes, deductions, direct deposits, and tax information.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Prepare and process employment documentation.
• Complete I-9 verification, background checks, and employment verification.
• Maintain accurate onboarding records.
• Assist with employee separations and offboarding processes.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training programs.
• Track required certifications and compliance training.
• Maintain training records.
• Assist in developing and organizing training materials.

Human Resources Administration

• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Assist with benefits administration and employee questions.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Support HR compliance initiatives and policy administration.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and HR documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and assist with special projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken, written, and read).
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources and/or payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and payroll regulations.
• Experience with employee onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) is a plus.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate.
• Organized with excellent time management skills.
• Professional, approachable, and service-oriented.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with people.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with leadership.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

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