HR Generalist

huminaresource; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

huminaresource in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist/Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations in a small to mid-sized company. The role covers onboarding, offboarding, payroll processing, records maintenance, and compliance with California laws.

You will serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, support performance management, recruiting coordination, and collaborate with management to improve HR processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance.
• Familiarity with California labor laws preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a small or mid-sized company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues.
• Support performance management and employee relations as needed.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese.
• Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR operations

Bilingual EN/JP

California labor laws

Onboarding & offboarding

Employee relations

Recruiting support

Job description

Full-time | Irvine, CA

About the Company

We are a growing company based in Irvine, CA, operating in a specialized manufacturing and distribution industry. With a team of approximately 30–40 employees, we value efficiency, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Manager to support and manage day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of HR responsibilities in a small to mid‑sized organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes
• Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR‑related issues
• Support performance management and employee relations as needed
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese
• Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Hands‑on experience with payroll processing (required)
• Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance
• Familiarity with California labor laws preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working in a small or mid‑sized company preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus, but not required
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Performance‑based bonus

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive and reliable team player
• Someone who can take ownership of HR functions independently
• A hands‑on professional who is comfortable managing both administrative and strategic HR tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (Japanese‑English) business environment
• On‑site position in Irvine, CA
• Collaborative and team‑oriented workplace