HR Generalist

We are hiring for an experienced HR Generalist with 3+ years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, HR Operations, Employee Relations, or a related people support role.

This is for a global manufacturing company that specializes in battery and energy solutions.

Location: Lake Forest, CA

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

(Mandarin fluency preferred)

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering and supporting a wide range of human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance, training, safety programs, and employee engagement initiatives. This position serves as a key resource for employees and managers and helps ensure HR practices comply with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Duties

• Administer and support a wide range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, leave administration, compliance, safety programs, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for exempt, non-exempt, temporary, and contract positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and offboarding employees.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers by guiding company policies, procedures, benefits, and employment-related matters.
• Assist with employee relations matters, performance management, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and employee development initiatives.
• Coordinate and administer employee benefit programs, leave of absence programs, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and required documentation.
• Process and review payroll and timekeeping information to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks, and related programs.
• Coordinate safety initiatives, compliance training, employee development programs, and required regulatory training.
• Support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee retention initiatives.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, company events, team-building activities, and other employee engagement efforts.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, procedures, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Language: Mandarin (highly preferred)
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of direct Human Resources experience.
• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education
• Experience in recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and compliance.

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