Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual - Elk Grove
3 days ago
Elk Grove
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year Location: Elk Grove, CA Minimum Degree: Relocation Assistance: Available The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations within a manufacturing plant, partnering with plant leadership to foster a positive and compliant work environment. This role is responsible for employee relations, full-cycle recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, and HR program execution to support a 24/7 production environment. The HR Generalist serves as a key liaison between employees and management, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and alignment with business objectives. • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions., • Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on HR policies, performance management, and workplace issues., • Support corrective action processes and maintain appropriate documentation., • Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture., • Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and offer coordination., • Partner with local schools, workforce development programs, and community organizations to build talent pipelines., • Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires., • Support workforce planning and succession initiatives., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA)., • Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data., • Assist with audits and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures., • Support implementation and communication of HR policies., • Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee inquiries., • Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA, workers' compensation, and disability claims., • Coordinate open enrollment and benefits communication., • Assist with compensation administration, including wage analysis and participation in salary surveys., • Support performance management processes and annual review cycles., • Contribute to employee recognition and engagement initiatives., • Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to promote a safe workplace., • Participate in safety meetings and support incident investigations., • Reinforce compliance with OSHA and company safety standards., • Coordinate training programs for employees and supervisors, including onboarding, compliance, and leadership development., • Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within the plant., • Utilize HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP) to maintain employee data and generate reports., • Track and analyze key HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, and time-to-fill., • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required., • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred., • 35 years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment., • Strong understanding of California employment laws and HR best practices., • Proven experience in employee relations and workplace investigations., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to build strong relationships with employees and leadership., • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills., • Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office applications., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a REQUIREMENT.