HR Generalist: Full-Cycle Recruiting & Compliance

LHH; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH in California is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations, including full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, training, and HR documentation. You will partner with payroll and benefits to handle changes and respond to inquiries, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on confidentiality and independent work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 4–6 years of progressive HR experience with substantial Generalist responsibilities.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, workplace investigations, onboarding and training.
• Knowledge of California and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS and ATS; Paycom experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, training, and employee separations.
• Address employee relations concerns and conduct objective workplace investigations.
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, corrective action, and HR policies.
• Administer leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, workers' comp, and return-to-work.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, and ATS information.
• Partner with Payroll and Benefits to resolve employee questions and coordinate changes.
• Support HR audits, compliance reporting, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities with discretion.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Onboarding

Training

HRIS

Paycom

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

HRIS

Paycom

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

LHH in California is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations, including full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, onboarding, training, and HR documentation. You will partner with payroll and benefits to handle changes and respond to inquiries, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on confidentiality and independent work.