Human Resources Generalist

Konnect Resources, LLC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Konnect Resources, LLC in California is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to manage employee relations, payroll, recruiting, leaves, and benefits while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.

You will support the HR Manager, partner with hiring managers, and handle full-cycle recruiting for hourly roles, leaves administration, and payroll processing. Bilingual English/Spanish required; experience in manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably within the aerospace industry.
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Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly positions, working with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR experience (3–5 years)

Payroll processing

HRIS/payroll systems

Labor regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $80,000–$92,000 annually

Company Overview:

An established manufacturing organization serving the aerospace industry with a focus on quality, precision, and operational excellence. The company operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and supports a diverse workforce across its operations.

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for a variety of HR functions, including employee relations, payroll, recruiting, leaves of absence, and benefits administration while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. This position builds relationships across all levels of the organization and supports the Human Resources Manager on HR-related matters as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly positions, working with hiring managers and interview teams to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed against appropriate criteria.
• Develop multiple sources for qualified candidates, including job boards, staffing agencies, referral programs, and professional networks, while maintaining relationships with temporary staffing providers.
• Manage company leaves of absence, including FMLA, personal, military, jury duty, and bereavement leave, including intake, required notices, documentation, eligibility, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for leave inquiries and assist employees with questions regarding medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and other benefits.
• Maintain employee information in the HRIS, including hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations, and prepare regular and special reports as needed.
• Reconcile labor reports between the HRIS/payroll system and MRP system and maintain employee training records.
• Maintain attendance records, prepare corrective action documentation, coordinate with supervisors, and present corrective actions to employees when needed.
• Prepare employee communications and documentation related to new hires, disability, benefits, and separations.
• Maintain new employee programs and conduct new-hire and benefits orientations and other training as needed.
• Support employees across all shifts with HR-related questions, issues, or concerns and assist with employee relations initiatives and company events.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees and serve as backup for salaried employee payroll processing.
• Review timesheets and audit payroll information for compliance with policies and procedures, send timecard reminders, and respond to payroll-related inquiries.
• Establish effective working relationships with management and employees to assist with identifying and resolving workplace issues.
• Assist with special projects and other HR-related duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Previous HR Generalist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience across multiple HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, payroll, benefits, leaves of absence, and HR administration.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Experience using an integrated HR/payroll system.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Understanding of HR-related laws and regulations, including EEO, ADA, FLSA, NLRA, and FMLA.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and self-directed.

Preferred:

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Diverse experience across HR administrative functions.
• Employee relations
• Payroll administration
• Recruiting and staffing
• Benefits administration
• Leave administration
• HR compliance
• HRIS/payroll systems
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Organization and attention to detail
• Employee communication and relationship building
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment