HR Generalist: Payroll Backup & Compliance Lead

Mercy House; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Mercy House in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an HR Generalist to provide operational and administrative support to core HR functions. This role focuses on payroll backup, benefits support, and compliance activities while ensuring high-quality service to employees.

The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment, employee relations, and a strong knowledge of labor laws. The position is full-time and requires strong organizational skills and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits, compliance, or investigations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support to HR functions.
• Serve as backup support to payroll processing.
• Assist with the coordination of training and development assignments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis skills

Communication skills

Education

Experience in HR roles

Job description

Mercy House in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an HR Generalist to provide operational and administrative support to core HR functions. This role focuses on payroll backup, benefits support, and compliance activities while ensuring high-quality service to employees.

The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment, employee relations, and a strong knowledge of labor laws. The position is full-time and requires strong organizational skills and professionalism.