HR Generalist: Leaves & Benefits Specialist

S. Martinelli & Company; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 49,662 - 56,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) profit share

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

S. Martinelli & Company is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Watsonville, CA to support leave-of-absence administration and benefits management.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, delivers a high-quality employee experience, and partners with stakeholders to meet organizational goals. The position involves managing onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and HRIS data integrity while contributing to policy updates and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR experience with emphasis on leave administration and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state leave laws.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support for employees and managers.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding to ensure a positive experience.
• Handle employee relations matters including investigations and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy updates.

Skills

Leave administration

Benefits administration

HR policies

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration systems

Job description

S. Martinelli & Company is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Watsonville, CA to support leave-of-absence administration and benefits management.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, delivers a high-quality employee experience, and partners with stakeholders to meet organizational goals. The position involves managing onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and HRIS data integrity while contributing to policy updates and process improvements.