Human Resources Generalist

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting in Irvine, CA seeks a Human Resources Generalist (Recruiting) to support daily HR operations with a strong focus on full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits and leave administration, compliance, employee relations, and performance management. This hands-on role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and to partner with

Qualifications

• One to two years of direct human resources generalist or recruiting experience required
• Two to five years preferred
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, wage and hour
• Experience working with HRIS systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including headcount, requisitions, posting, resume review, screening, interviews
• Prepare offers, collect acceptances, coordinate background checks and screenings
• Conduct new-hire orientation and onboarding materials
• Ensure accurate HRIS data entry and file maintenance
• Support onboarding/offboarding and employee conversions
• Collaborate with HR staff, staffing partners, and hiring managers on policy and staffing
• Provide updates on open positions, recruiting strategies, and progress
• Assist with benefits renewals and open enrollment
• Administer leave requests (FMLA, ADA) and return-to-work clearances
• Support performance reviews and compensation adjustments

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting and candidate s​

Onboarding

HRIS administration

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Employee relations

Performance management support

Payroll backup processing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist (Recruiting) Job Summary The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations with a strong focus on full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits and leave administration, compliance, employee relations, and performance management. This hands-on role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including confirming headcount, coordinating requisitions, posting positions, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and maintaining applicant tracking documentation.
• Prepare offer letters, collect acceptances, and coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screenings.
• Conduct new-hire orientation and prepare onboarding materials.
• Ensure new-hire documentation is complete and employees are accurately entered into the HRIS.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding documentation and support temporary-to-permanent employee conversions.
• Partner with HR staff, staffing partners, and hiring managers regarding candidate selection, hiring policies, and staffing needs.
• Provide regular updates on open positions, recruiting strategies, and hiring progress.
• Maintain HRIS records related to personnel, benefits, compensation, and employment status changes.
• Maintain employee files, generate reports, and assist with HR audits and compliance initiatives.
• Support benefits renewals and open enrollment.
• Administer and track FMLA, ADA, and other leave requests, including required documentation and return-to-work clearances.
• Support annual performance reviews and compensation adjustments.
• Provide employees and supervisors with guidance regarding HR policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Investigate and assist with resolving employee issues and conflicts.
• Conduct periodic Form I-9 audits.
• Support job fairs and other recruiting activities.
• Process payroll as a backup when the Senior HR Analyst is unavailable.
• Support additional HR projects, meetings, and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor s degree preferred
• One to two years of direct human resources generalist or recruiting experience required
• Two to five years preferred
• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and wage and hour compliance
• Experience working with HRIS systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and OneNote
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred but not required

Skill

• Full-cycle recruiting and candidate screening
• Onboarding, offboarding, and employee record management
• HRIS administration and reporting
• Benefits, leave, and compliance administration
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management support
• Payroll backup processing
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Summary

Qualification Bachelor s degree and HR certifications are preferred. One to two years of HR generalist or recruiting experience required. Knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, and HRIS systems. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and judgment skills. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and manage competing priorities.

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

We ensure job offers are made based of one s employment experience, skills, and qualifications, regardless of race, gender, ethnic origin, or any other classification protected by law.

All applicants must furnish proper identification to prove their legal right to work in the US upon a job offer.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm one s right to work in the US.

Wollborg Michelson Recruiting does not provide sponsorship for an employment-based visa status.