HR Generalist (1449)

Hyundai Translead; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Translead is seeking an HR Generalist to deliver HR services across recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave, and employee relations in San Diego. You will work with employees, managers, and payroll vendors to resolve routine matters under supervision and escalate sensitive issues as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field, at least 3 years of HR generalist experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS. Occasional travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of HR generalist experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; HRIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities.
• Coordinate background checks and employment eligibility verification.
• Conduct or coordinate onboarding, benefits, leave, performance, and training programs.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Onboarding

Communication

Microsoft Office

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP certification

Tools

HRIS

ATS/HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

The HR Generalist delivers human resources services for employees, applicants, and supervisors across recruiting and hiring, onboarding, benefits, leave, employee relations, and compliance tracking. The role handles matters largely independently under general supervision and escalates complex or sensitive matters to the appropriate HR staff. It works with employees, supervisors, department managers, and external benefits and payroll vendors.

Essential Functions

• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities, including reviewing applicants, coordinating interviews, and completing hiring paperwork.
• Coordinate background checks and employment eligibility verification.
• Conduct or coordinate new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Administer day-to-day HR programs and processes, including compensation, benefits, leave, performance and talent management, and training and development, and coordinate with external benefits and payroll vendors.
• Track employee training and compliance requirements, including safety, anti-harassment, licensure, aptitude exams, and certifications.
• Respond to employee, applicant, and supervisor questions about HR policies, programs, and practices.
• Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and workplace investigations by gathering, documenting, and preparing information.
• Support employment-law compliance, policy review, morale, and occupational health and safety practices.
• Monitor HR trends, regulatory changes, and new technologies relevant to HR practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee and applicant records in HR systems.
• Handle HR matters for assigned employees and supervisors independently under general supervision, resolving routine employee situations and escalating complex or sensitive matters.
• Interpret HR policies and employment requirements for employees and supervisors, and recommend policy or practice updates.
• Evaluate candidates and recommend who should advance or be hired.
• Gather facts, assess information, and recommend outcomes in disciplinary, termination, and investigation matters.
• Manage larger, moderately complex assignments within HR programs, such as multi-step leave cases or benefits issues requiring vendor coordination, and recommend direction on benefits administration.
• Recommend improvements to HR processes and program administration based on experience and analysis of HR data and trends.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience in generalist, recruiting, benefits, leave, employee relations, or similar work.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Preferred Education and Experience Requirements

• Experience across more than one HR area.
• Experience coordinating with external benefits or payroll vendors.
• Experience with an HRIS or talent management system.
• SHRM-CP certification.

Travel Requirements

• UP to 10%