Human Resources Generalist

HR Advisors, Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Advisors, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to work in-office with occasional client visits in Orange County and Los Angeles County.

You will guide clients through federal and state employment laws, draft policies, and support employee relations with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and at least 5 years of HR experience, preferably in consulting for SMBs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• At least 5 years of HR experience, ideally in consulting or SMBs.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience drafting employment policies and improving processes.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce flawless collateral.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proactive with strong relationship-building with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Blend of in-office collaboration at Mission Viejo and client visits in OC/LA.
• Serve as the go-to HR advisor for clients on employment law compliance.
• Provide advisory services on policies and employee relations.
• Collaborate with HR team to deliver high-quality service.
• Review and revamp employee handbooks and policies.
• Lead workplace investigations with practical, legally sound solutions.
• Host training sessions on management techniques and harassment prevention.
• Stay updated on HR trends and best practices.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Project management

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Join Our Awesome Team at HR Advisors, Inc. – HR Generalist Extraordinaire

Location: Mission Viejo (100% in-office + occasional on-site client visits in the vibrant Orange and Los Angeles County area)

Are you ready to jump into a dynamic role with a company that’s been a trusted HR partner for over 30 years? At HR Advisors, Inc., we’re all about supporting small to mid-size businesses by providing expert HR consulting services that help them thrive. From compliance to employee relations, we’ve got it covered!

If you have a passion for HR, love tackling new challenges, and enjoy making an impact, this is the job for you. Come be part of a team where your ideas, expertise, and enthusiasm will shine!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Your core workweek will be the perfect blend of in-office collaboration at our Mission Viejo office and exciting client visits within Orange and Los Angeles County, all tailored to meet client needs and demand.


• Be the go‑to HR guru for our clients, guiding them through the twists and turns of federal and state employment laws with confidence and clarity.


• Provide insightful advisory services to staff and management on everything HR-related—from company policies to employee relations best practices.


• Collaborate with the HR team to deliver top‑notch service to our clients with a focus on quality and efficiency.


• Review and revamp employee handbooks and policies to keep our clients compliant and ahead of the curve.


• Lead workplace investigations and help clients solve complex HR challenges with practical, legally‑sound solutions.


• Host engaging training sessions on everything from management techniques to sexual harassment prevention (you’ll be the HR rockstar they need!).


• Stay on top of HR trends, research, and policies to ensure we’re always delivering the best service and advice possible.


• Team up with our consultants to streamline service offerings and provide clients with even more exceptional support.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (we like the formal education, but your passion for HR is key!).


• At least 5 years of HR experience, ideally in consulting or within small to mid‑size companies.


• An in‑depth understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws—your legal knowledge is spot on!


• Experience in drafting employment policies and finding opportunities to improve processes (you spot a better way and make it happen!).


• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—because you know how to make complex topics easy to understand.


• Top‑notch attention to detail and the ability to create flawless collateral (grammar is your friend).


• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.


• A proactive mindset—you're always thinking ahead, finding solutions before issues even arise.


• A knack for building relationships with clients and internal teams, no matter their level or role.


• Strong skills in Excel, Word, & Outlook (because organization is key, and we love a good spreadsheet!).


• A great sense of organization, time management and project management skills - you're a time‑keeping ninja documenting in‑office tasks and client visits with effortless precision.


• Bonus points if you’re bilingual in Spanish—always a plus but not required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work with a passionate team that’s been in the business for over 30 years—there’s a lot of experience to learn from!


• A chance to make a real impact with small and mid‑size businesses across various industries.


• A dynamic, collaborative environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.


• Your hard work will be recognized—this is a place where your contributions really matter.