People and Culture Generalist

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Generalist to support a wide range of HR operations for one of our valued Rancho Cordova–based clients. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee support. The People and Culture Generalist play’s a key role in maintaining a positive, safe, and compliant workplace while partnering closely with leadership and employees across the organization.

Our client offers a stable, growth-focused workplace where employees are valued, supported, and provided opportunities to build long-term, rewarding careers.

• Salary: $35-$40 per hour (DOE)
• Direct Hire role that will be 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead core People & Culture operations, including full-cycle recruiting, new-hire onboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, timecard auditing, and workers’ compensation coordination.
• Support employee development and performance, assisting with training programs, tracking completion, guiding managers on documentation, and helping maintain a positive, solutions-focused workplace culture.
• Ensure policy and regulatory compliance by administering HR policies, maintaining accurate employee records, and supporting required reporting such as OSHA logs, EEO-1 filings, and other federal/state submissions.
• Manage key employee lifecycle activities, including employee relations support, recordkeeping, and coordinating offboarding processes such as final pay, benefit terminations, and exit interviews.

Candidate Profile

• 2–4 years of progressive Human Resources or People & Culture experience, with strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Technical proficiency, including required Paylocity experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional credentials and capabilities, with PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred and the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and support employees at all levels.