Human Resources Generalist

Wing-Inflatables; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing-Inflatables is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to provide broad HR support across the employee lifecycle in California. You’ll guide managers on policy, performance, and investigations while handling recruitment, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and HRIS tasks in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

You’ll manage CA-specific processes like I-9/E-Verify, CFRA/FMLA, and wage-hour compliance, ensuring accurate documentation and compliant practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience or equivalent
• HR degree, diploma, or certificate preferred; SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR a plus
• Solid working knowledge of California employment law, including wage/hour rules, CFRA, and Cal/OSHA
• Payroll experience or payroll certification is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line guidance on policy, performance, conflict, and employment processes
• Coach managers through corrective action, documentation, and difficult conversations
• Support workplace investigations and offboarding processes (terminations, exits, final pay, equipment returns)
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles
• Support new-hire compliance documentation, including I-9/E-Verify and California-specific new-hire notice requirements
• Own and improve onboarding, orientation, and new-hire check-ins
• Coordinate engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and events
• Track required and developmental training completion
• Spot people trends and recommend practical fixes
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce standard/ad hoc reports
• Administer leaves under CFRA, FMLA, PDL, and California paid sick leave; manage accommodations and interactive process requirements under FEHA and the ADAS
• Support Cal/OSHA reporting, injury/illness prevention program (IIPP) administration, and workers' compensation claims and return-to-work coordination
• Maintain compliance with California wage statement/pay stub rules, postings, and pay data reporting obligations
• Assist with audits, agency inquiries (e.g., CRD, DLSE), and employment-related proceedings

Skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Empathy

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Tools

HRIS/payroll systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the RoleThe People & Culture Generalist provides broad-based HR support across the employee lifecycle at Wing Group. You'll be a trusted, front-line resource for employees and managers on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, engagement, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance, leaves, and workplace programs — ensuring practices are consistent, well documented, and fully compliant with California employment law.Who We Are Looking ForWe're looking for a versatile, people-first HR generalist who thrives on variety and can move confidently between strategic support and hands-on execution. You bring strong judgment, discretion, and a genuine desire to make work better for employees and managers alike. You're comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-border environment, and you know when to solve a problem yourself and when to escalate. If you enjoy being the go-to person for HR questions, take pride in accurate documentation, and want a role where your day-to-day genuinely varies, this is for you.What You'll DoEmployee Relations & Manager SupportProvide front-line guidance on policy, performance, conflict, and employment processesCoach managers through corrective action, documentation, and difficult conversationsSupport workplace investigations and offboarding processes (terminations, exits, final pay, equipment returns)Recruitment & OnboardingManage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried rolesSupport new-hire compliance documentation, including I-9/E-Verify and California-specific new-hire notice requirements (e.g., Wage Theft Prevention Act notice)Own and improve onboarding, orientation, and new-hire check-insPerformance, Engagement & DevelopmentSupport performance management cycles, goal setting, and PIPsCoordinate engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and eventsTrack required and developmental training completionSpot people trends and recommend practical fixesCompensation, Benefits, Payroll & HRISSupport job evaluations, wage benchmarking, and annual increase processesAssist with benefits administration and vendor coordinationPrepare and submit payroll inputs; support audits and reconciliationsMaintain accurate HRIS data and produce standard/ad hoc reportsCompliance, Leaves & Safety (California-Focused)Support compliance with California Labor Code wage/hour rules, including meal and rest break requirements, overtime, and final pay timingAdminister leaves under CFRA, FMLA, PDL, and California paid sick leave; manage accommodations and interactive process requirements under FEHA and the ADASupport Cal/OSHA reporting, injury and illness prevention program (IIPP) administration, and workers' compensation claims and return-to-work coordinationMaintain compliance with California-specific requirements such as wage statement/pay stub rules, required postings, PAGA exposure areas, and pay transparency/pay data reporting obligationsAssist with audits, agency inquiries (e.g., CRD, DLSE), and employment-related proceedingsOffice & Site SupportCoordinate office services, vendors, and workplace logistics as neededWhat You Bring3+ years of progressive HR generalist/advisor/coordinator experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)HR degree, diploma, or certificate preferred; SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR a plusSolid working knowledge of California employment law, including wage/hour rules, FEHA, CFRA, and Cal/OSHA requirementsExperience supporting employees in California strongly preferred; multi-state experience an assetPayroll experience or payroll certification is an assetStrong communication, organization, and discretion with confidential informationProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and HRIS/payroll systemsEmpathy, resilience, and a continuous-improvement mindset