Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

📍 Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable HR Generalist to join our team in Los Angeles. This is a hands-on, field-facing role supporting a food production environment. You will be the day-to-day HR point of contact for our workforce — ensuring compliance, documentation, and accountability across all HR functions. Complex matters are escalated to our employment attorneys and HR advisory service, so you will be focused on execution and follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

Scheduling & Time Compliance

• Audit employee schedules and store opening times for accuracy and compliance
• Monitor overtime tracking and ensure all OT is properly approved
• Issue corrective action for unapproved overtime, unapproved meal premiums, and missed punches

Employee Relations & Performance

• Issue and document corrective actions for performance issues in a timely manner
• Enforce 6-month performance review cadence for all employees
• Ensure accurate documentation for sick time and vacation usage

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Oversee end-to-end recruiting process including job postings, candidate screening, and offer coordination
• Manage onboarding for all new hires, including factory/production employees
• Administer and track recruiting bonuses
• Ensure all employees obtain and maintain valid Food Handler's Cards

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure proper documentation and processing of all terminations
• Handle workers' compensation claims and workplace injury reporting
• Ensure leadership team submits daily end-of-day reports
• Verify leadership team participation in daily Life360 tracking

Qualifications

• 2 years of HR experience, preferably in a food production, manufacturing, or field-based environment
• Familiarity with California labor law, including OT rules, meal/rest premiums, and corrective action procedures
• Experience with an HRIS system; Paylocity experience is a plus
• Comfortable issuing corrective actions and holding employees accountable
• Strong organizational skills and attention to documentation detail
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000 – $70,304 annually ($27 – $31/hr), depending on experience
• Full-time, on-site position based in Los Angeles, CA

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.