HR Generalist

We are looking for an experienced HR/PR Administrator to support a manufacturing organization in Riverside, California. This role combines human resources leadership with payroll administration, helping ensure employees are supported throughout the full employment lifecycle while maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws. The ideal candidate brings a practical, hands-on approach, can build strong working relationships across production and leadership teams, and is comfortable managing multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced environment. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day human resources activities, including employee relations matters, performance support, and interpretation of workplace policies.

• Process end-to-end payroll with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, deductions, and adherence to wage and hour requirements.

• Coordinate onboarding and separation processes, ensuring documentation, system updates, and employee communication are handled effectively.

• Administer benefit programs, leave administration, and workers' compensation processes while serving as a resource for employee questions.

• Maintain organized and accurate personnel files, HR records, and required employment documentation.

• Advise managers on staffing needs, retention efforts, and employee engagement strategies that support operational goals.

• Monitor compliance with federal, California, and local employment regulations and recommend updates to HR practices as needed.

• Contribute to workplace safety efforts and help foster a detail-oriented, positive culture within the manufacturing setting.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated background in payroll administration, including experience with ADP Workforce Now and payroll processing for employee populations of roughly 100 to 500.
• Working knowledge of California labor law, wage and hour compliance, and related employment regulations.
• Experience supporting employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, and core HR operations.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leadership.
• Experience handling payroll garnishments and maintaining confidentiality with sensitive employee information.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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