HR Generalist — CA & Multi-State HR Leader

SmartStop Self Storage; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

401(k) with immediate matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SmartStop Self Storage, headquartered in California, is hiring an HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee experience across regions. You will partner with the Director of People & Culture and manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate positions.

This on-site role requires California HR experience, strong communication, and a proactive, customer-service mindset. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture that values growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience in a multi-site, multi-state company.
• Hands-on HR experience in California (required).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own corporate recruitment process from start to finish, partnering with hiring managers.
• Handle store-level new hires, terminations, offers, background checks, and forms.
• Manage leaves of absence and workers' compensation claims in designated districts.
• Serve as primary HR contact for field staff within regions.
• Provide guidance to Regional and District Managers on HR matters.
• Process unemployment and workers' comp claims with documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers.
• Act as subject matter expert for HRIS and Applicant Tracking systems.
• Maintain data accuracy and support a positive, inclusive culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ClearCo

Job description

SmartStop Self Storage, headquartered in California, is hiring an HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee experience across regions. You will partner with the Director of People & Culture and manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate positions.

This on-site role requires California HR experience, strong communication, and a proactive, customer-service mindset. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture that values growth