HR Generalist

AppleOne Employment Services; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Anaheim, CA seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support onboarding, leave administration, employee relations, and benefits compliance. This role emphasizes California HR compliance and actionable guidance to employees and managers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in an HR Generalist role, with hands-on FMLA/CFRA experience, and proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity in a stable workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Direct hands-on experience administering FMLA and CFRA leaves.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage new-hire onboarding, including I-9 verification and orientation.
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA) and track eligibility/return dates.
• Support employee relations and HR compliance across the organization.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

HR Generalist

I-9 verification

Leave administration

Employee relations

HRIS

California employment law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist for an established organization in Anaheim. This role is ideal for a hands-on human resources professional who enjoys supporting employees, partnering with management, and helping maintain a compliant, organized, and positive workplace.

The HR Generalist will support daily HR operations with a strong focus on onboarding, leave administration, employee relations, benefits support, and California HR compliance. This is a great opportunity to join a stable work environment with supportive leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee experience and HR processes.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple HR priorities while providing professional guidance to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage new-hire onboarding, including employment paperwork, I-9 verification, background checks, and employee orientation.
• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, and other applicable leave programs.
• Track leave requests, eligibility, required documentation, and return-to-work dates to ensure timely and compliant administration.
• Serve as an HR resource for employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace matters.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel records and support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 per year.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Location: Anaheim, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage onboarding, new-hire documentation, I-9 verification, background checks, and orientation.
• Administer FMLA, CFRA, and other employee leave programs.
• Support employee relations, HR compliance, benefits administration, and personnel records.
• Partner with employees and managers to resolve HR questions and workplace matters.
• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar human resources role.
• Direct hands-on experience administering FMLA and CFRA leaves of absence is required.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple HR responsibilities, and build effective relationships with employees and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR operations in a manufacturing, production, printing, publishing, or similar operational environment.
• Experience assisting with recruitment, performance management, benefits enrollments, and HR process improvement initiatives.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.