Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Benicia, CA (Fully Onsite)

Salary Range: $75,000–$87,000 annually

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will manage site-level payroll and HR operations, serving as the primary HR contact. This role requires experience working with union employees and a strong understanding of payroll processes. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and compliance skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and review weekly payroll data, including garnishments, time off, and deductions
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system
• Support recruitment efforts and attend job fairs
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including drug screenings and background checks
• Respond to HR, benefits, and wellness inquiries
• Ensure compliance across the employee lifecycle (hiring, training, leaves, terminations, retirements)
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims and reporting
• Generate HRIS reports for leadership
• Conduct weekly rounds to maintain HR visibility and engagement
• Collaborate with corporate HR and payroll teams on process improvements
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience with union workforce preferred
• Strong payroll and HRIS knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRMS platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility c