HR Generalist — Payroll, LOA & People Programs

Howmet; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace, a leader in engineered solutions, is seeking a Human Resources professional to oversee payroll, recruitment, and HR policy administration for 200+ employees at Fontana, CA. This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of HR leadership experience.

You will handle LOA processes, ensure policy compliance, and analyze HR data to support business decisions. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• ITAR requires U.S. person status; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Oversees leave of absence administration and payroll processes.
• Manages recruitment and onboarding for production personnel.
• Ensures compliance with personnel policies, programs, and procedures.
• Provides guidance to employees and management on HR programs and policies.
• Maintains and analyzes HR data; produces reports on pay, headcount, turnover, and benefits.
• Administers attendance policies and corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Recruiting

Payroll administration

Employee relations

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP

Oracle

GPS

Workbrain

Taleo

Job description

Howmet Aerospace, a leader in engineered solutions, is seeking a Human Resources professional to oversee payroll, recruitment, and HR policy administration for 200+ employees at Fontana, CA. This on-site role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of HR leadership experience.

You will handle LOA processes, ensure policy compliance, and analyze HR data to support business decisions. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this role.