HR Generalist — People-First Culture (CA)

Knife River Corporation; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation is looking for an HR Generalist to support HR activities in California. The role emphasizes creating a People-First culture and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing employee relations, benefits, staffing, and maintaining confidential information. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in HR along with strong communication skills and knowledge of California HR laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an HR related field.
• Ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule.
• Experience with employee engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Champion Knife River’s Core Values and foster a strong workplace culture.
• Drive HR compliance and labor relations excellence.
• Manage talent acquisition processes.

Skills

Knowledge of California HR best practices

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Experience in a unionized environment

Confidentiality and sensitivity handling

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

5 years of experience in HR

Tools

HRIS systems e.g. UKG

ERP systems e.g. JD Edwards

Job description

Knife River Corporation is looking for an HR Generalist to support HR activities in California. The role emphasizes creating a People-First culture and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing employee relations, benefits, staffing, and maintaining confidential information. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in HR along with strong communication skills and knowledge of California HR laws.