HR Generalist - Recruiting & Operations

Overview

WD-40 Company has been around for over 70 years, and our people are a big reason why. This role supports day-to-day HR across the Americas with a primary focus on recruiting — we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys finding and hiring great people.

 

Beyond recruiting, you'll support coaches and employees through the everyday moments that matter: answering questions, solving problems, and making sure HR operations run smoothly. Curiosity and a passion for learning are key. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

This role is based in San Diego, CA and offers the flexibility of working a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Onboarding (50%-70%)

• Partner with hiring coaches to understand what their teams need, build sourcing strategies, assess candidates, and keep the process moving.
• Manage the candidate experience from first contact to offer.
• Run a thorough onboarding program so new hires feel set up for success.

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday and keep HR policies, handbooks, and job descriptions up to date.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions on benefits, leave, HR policies, and general workplace matters.
• Support managers through performance conversations, employee development, and workplace issues with practical guidance and good judgment.
• Track HR metrics and prepare reports and dashboards for leadership.

Culture, Compliance & Cross-Functional Work

• Help plan and run employee events, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives that keep people engaged.
• Represent WD-40 Company's culture and values in every interaction — with candidates, new hires, and current employees.
• Handle compliance responsibilities including Affirmative Action planning, wage and hour audits, and OSHA/safety requirements.
• Stay current on employment law changes across the Americas and collaborate with regional and global HR teams on shared initiatives and projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience across multiple functional areas
• Hands-on recruiting experience for professional-level roles
• Comfortable working in Workday or a similar HRIS, and open to learning new tools.
• A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field. A graduate degree or HR certifications (PHR/SHRM-CP) are a plus

About Us

Our “Why”

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes.  Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. 

 

Why You Should Apply

• Learning-based culture that supports the growth and development of all tribe members 
• Strong values aligned culture whose #1 strategic driver is to build a business for the future that we will be proud to hand down to the next generation 
• Over 93.3% employee engagement as of January 2022 global employee survey
• A culture where 93% of the tribe report experience a sense of belonging
• Voted Most Democratic Workplace and certified WorldBlu Freedom Centered Workplace

 

Do You Align With Our Values?

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do:  We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!   #PositiveLastingMemories

 At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.  #LI-DNI

We've Got You Covered

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit sharing, annual cash incentive rewards, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, vacation time, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!