HR Generalist

Advanced Innovative Technology Corp; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

TrakMotive is seeking an HR Generalist in California to support the employee lifecycle, onboarding, and manager inquiries. The role emphasizes compliance with California employment laws, data accuracy, and scalable HR processes.

You will collaborate with employees, leaders, and the HR team to deliver excellent service. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of progressive HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and SHRM or PHR certification.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree; SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers on policies, programs, benefits, leave administration, payroll processes, and employment practices.
• Provide timely, accurate guidance and support while escalating complex employee relations matters when appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service in all employee interactions.
• Create and maintain HR resources, guides, communications, and training materials to improve self-service and manager effectiveness.
• Help ensure California employment compliance, wage and hour requirements, leaves of absence, accommodations, and recordkeeping.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

SHRM/PHR certificate

Job description

Salary Range: Min: $70439 Max: $90661 Salary

Reports To:Director, HR

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Occasional (up to 10%)

The Role

Join our growing HR team and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

As an HR Generalist, you'll be a trusted resource for employees and managers, helping to support every stage of the employee lifecycle while ensuring our practices remain compliant, organized, and employee-focused. From onboarding new hires to supporting managers, maintaining HR processes, and navigating California employment requirements, you'll play an important role in helping our people and business succeed.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and finding smarter ways to work. The ideal candidate is highly organized, knowledgeable in California employment practices, comfortable leveraging HR technology, and passionate about creating efficient and scalable solutions. This role serves as a central HR resource for the organization, partnering closely with employees, leaders, and the HR team to deliver exceptional service and continuously enhance the employee experience.

If you're excited about building better processes, utilizing technology to increase efficiency, and joining a collaborative, supportive, and fun HR team, we'd love to hear from you.

WhatYou’llDo

HR Resource Center

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on HR policies, programs, benefits, leave administration, payroll processes, and employment practices.
• Provide timely, accurate guidance and support while escalating complex employee relations matters when appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and customer service in all employee interactions.
• Create and maintain HR resources, guides, communications, and training materials that improve employee self-service and manager effectiveness.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and company policies, including wage and hour requirements, leaves of absence, accommodations, pay transparency, and employee recordkeeping.
• Support policy development, compliance audits, investigations, and performance management.
• Administer workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and related employee programs.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and documentation throughout the employee lifecycle.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Support and at time administer key employee lifecycle processes, including recruiting, onboarding, job changes, performance management, promotions, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
• Partner with managers to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience from hire to separation.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, career development, and talent initiatives.
• Assist in workforce planning and organizational activities that support business growth and employee success.

HR Operations & Process Optimization

• Serve as a subject matter expert for HR systems, employee data management, reporting, and HR workflows.
• Leverage HR technology to improve efficiency, automate processes, and enhance the employee experience.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee data, organizational structures, job profiles, and HR reporting.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and reports that provide actionable workforce insights.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve the effectiveness of HR programs and services.
• Lead and support HR projects focused on continuous improvement, system optimization, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience: 4+ years of progressive HR experience
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. SHRM or PHR certificate

About TrakMotive

Since our founding in 1996,TrakMotivehasoperatedasa global leader in the automotive aftermarket, specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-quality components. We are more than just a parts supplier; we are a full-service partner to the industry’s largest distributors and retailers, known for our 100% brand-new CV Axles, Drive Shafts, and Window Regulators.

Why WorkwithUs?

When you join us,you’regetting the best of both worlds: the stability of a companythat’sbeen growing since 1996 and the excitement of a global teamthat’sstill reaching for more. We take pride in the fact that many of our senior leaders arelong-termemployees who started their careersatTrakMotive. Wearen’tjust looking for someone to fill a seat—we’relooking for someone who wants tohave real impactand grow their career alongside us

Physical Demands & Requirements

Physical Effort:Occasional to frequent lifting and carrying of up to50lbs. Position involves a combination of stationary work and frequent movement throughout the facility and across multiple levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Legal:Must be 18+ years of age andlegally authorized to work in the United States.

Pre-employment:Ability to pass a post-offer background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer AIT Corporation DBA TrakMotive is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Fair Chance & Accommodations Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).