HR Generalist

SBM; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM is seeking an HR Generalist to coordinate employee relations, training, onboarding, performance management, recruitment, retention and compliance across divisions in California.

The role partners with the training team, coaches managers on performance issues, maintains personnel records, and prepares government reports. You will drive engagement through site visits, ESAT initiatives, and pay‑related guidance, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.
• 2-4 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions.
• Partner with training department or identify external resources to arrange training for employees and managers.
• Coach managers with employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with SBM policies and procedures.
• Drive employee engagement through site management training, regular site visits, and use of the mobile app where available; communicate ESAT action plans.

Skills

Employee relations

Training

Performance management

Onboarding

Recruitment

Compliance

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

2-4 years of HR Generalist experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

HR Generalist# **Job Description:****Job Overview**The HR Generalist coordinates assigned division(s) responsibilities in employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, retention and compliance with company, state and federal laws, regulations and policies.**Roles & Responsibilities**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.* Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.* Partner with training department or identify and recommended external resources to arrange training needs for employee and manager development.* Coaches and assists managers with employee relations issues, ensuring alignment with SBM and CBA policies and procedures.* Drive people engagement through training of site management team on engagement strategies, regular site visits, and use of the mobile app (where available). Also ensure quarterly ESAT action plans are communicated and assigned.* Draft, execute, review, and maintain records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting. Provide regular departmental reporting* Champion talent review processes; help embed these processes year-round and not only when formal reviews are performed Prepares employee separation notices, RIF actions and related supporting documentation assessing risk.* Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations when voluntary. Trains managers how to handle separations and serves as a witness when necessary. Ensures all necessary investigations, reviews, and approvals are obtained before action is taken* Consult with managers and finance on all pay activities; support annual wage reviews and pay changes when needed; ensure that pay changes are within established pay ranges* Provide guidance and coaching to management around performance management (Discipline, PIPs and CAPs) Completes special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions.* Manages expectations by communicating project status and issues; resolving concerns; analyzing time and cost issues; preparing reports.* Investigates Employee Relations issues and grievances; participate in personnel-related hearings.* Establishes strong relationship with operations team as an HR consultant and maintains constant communication with sites and managers* Some travel may be required for this position**Qualification**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.**Education and/ or Experience**Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university with 2-4 years of experience as an HR Generalist; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**May be required to have a valid driver’s license and meet SBM Driver Approval requirements.Completed all safety and task training certifications**Supervisory Responsibilities**Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements. May have supervisory responsibility within assigned division(s).