HR Generalist (Contract, Part-Time)

CROSSING; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CROSSING is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for maternity leave coverage in Irvine, CA. This on-site, part-time role (24 hours/week) covers payroll, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee relations, and partners with managers to support a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in HR, hands-on payroll experience (Rippling preferred), and solid knowledge of California employment laws to ensure compliant, confidential handling of people matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR Generalist, HR Manager, People Operations, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting day-to-day HR operations.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting employee relations and providing guidance to managers.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with Rippling strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Payroll: Manage biweekly payroll, maintain records, and process changes.
• Recruiting & Onboarding: Support postings, resume review, interviews, and onboarding.
• Employee Relations: Support managers with performance, attendance, and day-to-day matters.
• Benefits & Compliance: Manage benefits administration, leave, workers’ compensation, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Documentation/confidentiality

Tools

Rippling

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-onHR Generalistto join our team and provide maternity leave coverage for our HR function.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and partnering directly with employees and managers. You will support day-to-day HR operations across payroll, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and compliance while helping ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.

This is apart-time, on-site position in Irvine, CA, working 3 full days per week (24 hours total). There is some flexibility in determining the 3 working days based on business and candidate needs. The position is initially temporary, with thepotential to convert to a full-time opportunity based on business needs and performance.

What you’ll do

HR Operations & Payroll

• Manage biweekly payroll for employees and contractors, including timesheets, reimbursements, deductions, and employee changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process new hires, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations in Rippling.
• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Support recruiting for open roles, including job postings, resume review, initial interviews, and interview coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the hiring process and coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation.

Employee Relations

• Support managers with employee relations, performance management, attendance, and other day-to-day people matters.
• Respond to employee questions and help address workplace concerns consistently and professionally.
• Escalate complex or higher-risk employee matters when appropriate.

Benefits & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and employee questions.
• Support leave administration, workers’ compensation, and other HR-related matters as needed.
• Help ensure HR practices and documentation remain compliant with applicable federal, California, and local employment requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Manager, People Operations, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting day-to-day HR operations.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting employee relations and providing guidance to managers.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with Rippling strongly preferred.