HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Payroll

AEG; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and dental/vision

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

401k Plan with employer match

Parental leave

Flexible spending and HSA options

Wellness offerings

Job summary

AEG is seeking a bilingual HR Generalist in California to oversee employee relations, payroll, and talent acquisition support across the HR life cycle. You will interpret policy, assist managers, and ensure compliant practices while advising on strategy.

The role involves leading employee relations investigations, training managers, auditing payroll, and supporting workforce scheduling. Strong communication, organization, and legal knowledge are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish with fluent speaking, reading, and writing.
• BA/BS Degree in HR, Business Management, or related area.
• 2-4 years of related work experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems including Ultimate Software, Greenhouse, Cornerstone and ABI Mastermind preferred.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws.
• Strong verbal and written communication, high energy and follow-up skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with all internal stakeholders.
• Music/Entertainment industry experience is a plus.
• Occasional evenings and weekends availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations, payroll, and talent acquisition support across the HR lifecycle.
• Provide policy interpretation and guidance to managers and staff.
• Lead employee relations investigations with objective reviews and coaching.
• Train Department Heads and Managers and audit training compliance.
• Support payroll processing, data audits, and benefits administration.
• Assist with scheduling processes and workforce planning.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition for candidate logistics and flow.
• Manage Leaves of Absences and ADA accommodations interactions.
• Audit and update job descriptions to align with organizational changes.
• Support other HR initiatives as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Ultimate Software

Greenhouse

Cornerstone

ABI Mastermind

Job description

AEG is seeking a bilingual HR Generalist in California to oversee employee relations, payroll, and talent acquisition support across the HR life cycle. You will interpret policy, assist managers, and ensure compliant practices while advising on strategy.

The role involves leading employee relations investigations, training managers, auditing payroll, and supporting workforce scheduling. Strong communication, organization, and legal knowledge are essential to succeed.