Human Resource Generalist

NRI Distribution; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

NRI Distribution is seeking a People Experience Advisor (HR Generalist) in Fontana, CA. The role covers a broad range of HR duties, emphasizing confidentiality and strong customer service as you support policy and process implementation.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, show initiative, and bring experience with employee relations, leave laws, and cross-department collaboration. A bilingual Spanish skill is a plus, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred.
• Multi-site HR Generalist experience required.
• 12+ months HR Generalist experience with high-volume staff.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Wage and hour knowledge a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR policies and processes are consistently administered across the company.
• Coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientation; maintain personnel files.
• Handle employee relations issues and provide guidance.
• Manage full-cycle leave of absence processes (FMLA/CFRA/PDL/WC).
• Collaborate with management on performance matters, investigations and terminations.

Skills

Employee relations

Spanish bilingual

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The People Experience Advisor (HR Generalist) is an essential member of our People Experience (HR) department. They will have a wide range of human resources duties as it relates to policies, processes, procedures, and programs. They will be looked upon to provide great customer service, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in the dealings you have with team members and candidates .

The following schedule is available for this role:

Shift:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm

Starting Pay:

$70,304 - $85,652

What does success look like in this role?

The ideal candidate is a go-getter that can easily adapt and be resourceful within a changing and fast paced environment. This person is curious, team-oriented, always thinking about process improvements and will role up their sleeves to get the job done. You are comfortably independent and forward thinking. A sense of humor is additionally welcomed.

All About You

Wha t You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Strong experience in employee relations issues
• Strong knowledge of ADA, FM LA, CFRA, PDL, and other leave laws.
• Experience in a role where strong attention to detail, being resourceful, working multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
• Excellent consultative, presentation skills and proven success developing strong, collaborative relationships across multiple departments and levels.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint)
• Professionalism, with ability to maintain confidential information and a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Works independently as well as with a team
• Use judgment to identify the most appropriate solution from several options using prior knowledge and experience since problems or situations are different and require interpretation .
• Responsibilities and objectives are assigned with considerable freedom for decision making using technical or experiential knowledge and company standards . Work may be periodically reviewed according to achievement of predefined goals.
• Has the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Trustworthy and moral character (we use pre-employment background & drug tests)

The Must Haves:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business or a related field preferred
• Multi-site experience is required
• Must have 12 + months experience as a HR Generalist supporting a high volume of employees
• B ilingual in Spanish a plus
• Wage and Hour knowledge a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to , sitting for long periods of time, occasionally walking and standing, climbing ladders/stairs, ok with heights in elevated areas and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc. when stepping into the warehouse

Things You Will be Doing

• Ensure HR policies and processes are consistently administered throughout the company
• Coordinates and facilitates new-hire orientation and maintains accurate and up to date employee personnel files.
• Facilitate any employee relations issues and provides guidance
• Manage full cycle leave of absence process (FMLA/ CFRA/PDL/WC)
• Works in partnership with management on various employment matters including performance management issues, employee inquiries or complaints, conduct investigations and processes terminations.
• Assists with recurring audits for wage and hour/ meal and rest and collecting any documentation related to it.
• Organize communication to management regarding monthly performance reviews process along with tracking review progress
• Maintain required documentation, including electronic documentation, supporting affirmative action, leaves of absence, attendance, vacation, and positive performance.
• Conducts open enrollment and administers benefit program for employees.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all activities and records.
• Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Staff purchase program - wear the brands you love!
• Staff benefits plan - chose the benefits that are right for you!
• Flexible and fun work environment - work hard and play hard!
• Internal opportunities - we believe in growing our own!

NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Area of Interest

Human Resources

Pay Range

$70,304 - $85,652

Position Type

Full Time