Human Resources Generalist

Pacific Science & Engineering Group, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

FSAs

401(k) Retirement Plan

ESOP

EAP

Professional Growth and Career Develop

Job summary

Pacific Science & Engineering is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in San Diego to support recruiting, onboarding, performance feedback, and employee relations. The role emphasizes discretion, strong communication, and a service-oriented approach in a collaborative, employee-owned company.

You will manage onboarding, coordinate interviews, administer reviews, and help maintain HR records using Microsoft 365 and HRIS/ATS tools. CA employment requirements knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
Three or more years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR functions.
Hands-on experience supporting recruiting, screening, interviewing, onboarding.
Experience with full-cycle recruiting and hiring actions.
Experience coordinating learning, training, or professional development.
Working knowledge of federal and California employment requirements.
Strong interpersonal and written communication; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements and recruitment plans.
Support full-cycle recruiting: postings, communications, scheduling, offers.
Assist interviews and structured, fair interview processes.
Coordinate onboarding, required documentation, and early-stage check-ins.
Administer performance feedback and review processes; track completion.
Support employee relations, collect information, and document issues.
Maintain confidential HR records and HR system data.
Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics.
Contribute to engagement, organizational development, and workforce planning.

Skills

HR generalist

Full-cycle recruiting

Interview scheduling

Performance reviews

Employee relations

HR reporting

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Company Description

At Pacific Science & Engineering, we’re designing human-centered solutions and user interfaces that allow humans to partner effectively and safely with leading edge, high-complexity and high-consequence military and commercial systems. Our work includes areas such as autonomous systems, information and decision support systems, data visualization, electric grid control, and training systems. Our science-driven approach to human factors engineering and design is unique and industry leading. We’re a diverse, multi-disciplined team of talented, energetic, and innovative scientists, engineers, analysts, and designers working together in an inclusive and collaborative environment. We are an employee-owned corporation that provides a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and incentives based on accomplishment and experience. If you’re excited to contribute to the future of successful human-technology partnership, Pacific Science & Engineering could be the perfect team for you.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our staff as a Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist will support employees and managers across the employee lifecycle, with primary responsibilities in support of recruiting and hiring actions, onboarding, supporting the internal performance feedback, professional development, employee relations processes, policy administration, compliance, and other HR operations. This position requires sound judgment, discretion, strong communication skills, and a practical, service-oriented approach to supporting a collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring manager to define position requirements, prepare and update job descriptions, and establish effective recruiting and selection plans
Assist full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, applicant communications, interview scheduling, and offer coordination
Support candidate interviews and support structured, job-related interview processes that promote consistency, fairness, and informed hiring decisions
Assist hiring committee in interview preparation, candidate evaluation, selection documentation,
Coordinate new employee onboarding, orientation, required documentation, and early-stage check-ins to support a positive and organized employee experience
Administer performance feedback and review processes, including schedules, communications, documentation, completion tracking, and process improvements
Support employee relations matters by gathering information, maintaining appropriate documentation, facilitating problem resolution, and escalating sensitive or complex issues as needed
Maintain accurate and confidential recruiting records, performance documentation, training records, and HR system data
Prepare HR reports, dashboards, visualizations, and track practical workforce measures related to recruiting, onboarding, performance reviews, training, retention, and employee support
Contribute to employee engagement, organizational development, workforce planning, and other HR or operational initiatives

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Three or more years of progressive human resources experience with responsibility for multiple HR functions
Hands-on experience supporting recruiting, candidate screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes
Experience executing full-cycle recruiting and hiring actions
Experience with job interview scheduling, coordinating, tracking to completion
Experience administering performance review processes and coaching supervisor on effective performance feedback and documentation
Experience coordinating employee learning, training, or professional development activities
Working knowledge of core human resources practices and applicable federal and California employment requirements
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and detailed records
Effective problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and customer-service skills
Must be a self-managed professional who can work independently with a proactive approach to their responsibilities
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and experience using HR information, applicant tracking, or performance management systems

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR
Experience working in a small or mid-sized professional services, engineering, technology, government contracting, or employee-owned organization
Experience supporting California employees and multi-state employment matters
Experience conducting or supporting employee relations reviews and workplace investigations
Experience developing HR procedures, manager resources, forms, or standard operating procedures
Experience facilitating employee orientation, supervisor training, or professional development programs
Experience with compensation, benefits, leave administration, payroll coordination, or HR reporting
Familiarity with workforce planning, succession planning, employee engagement, and retention initiatives

San Diego Based Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000