Human Resources Generalist

AppleOne Employment Services; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Fresno, CA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for a direct hire role. The position focuses on employee relations, workplace investigations, employment law compliance, and litigation support, partnering with leadership and legal counsel.

This full-time role offers opportunities to influence company culture within a stable organization that values confidentiality and professional HR guidance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Experience supporting employment litigation, legal requests, and compliance with employment laws.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees on policies and practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations into complaints, policy violations, and sensitive matters.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on claims and litigation support.
• Manage leave administration (FMLA, ADA, workers' comp) and related documentation.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and training.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Employment law knowledge

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist for a direct hire opportunity in Fresno, CA. This full-time role is ideal for an HR professional with strong employee relations, workplace investigation, employment law compliance, and litigation support experience.

The Human Resources Generalist will partner closely with leadership, employees, legal counsel, insurance carriers, and third‑party administrators to support a diverse workforce and help reduce organizational risk. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable and growing organization that values professionalism, collaboration, confidentiality, and sound HR guidance.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on company culture while working in a supportive environment with strong leadership, positive teamwork, and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees regarding policies, procedures, employee relations, and employment practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations involving complaints, policy violations, disciplinary matters, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other sensitive concerns.
• Partner with legal counsel on employment‑related claims, litigation matters, wrongful termination issues, wage and hour concerns, and workers' compensation cases.
• Manage leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and related documentation and communications.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, new hire orientation, employee engagement, retention, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and confidential documentation while supporting payroll and benefits administration as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $83,200 to $90,000 per year.
• Job type: Direct hire.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 3 or more years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Experience supporting employment litigation, legal requests, legal compliance, or employment‑related claims.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements and sensitive employee matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, documentation, and follow‑up skills.
• Professional judgment, discretion, integrity, and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience with California employment law.
• Experience handling workers' compensation claims, litigated claims, and wrongful termination matters.
• Experience communicating directly with attorneys, insurance carriers, third‑party administrators, and legal counsel.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.