Human Resources Generalist

Hyder-Property-Management-Professionals; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyder-Property-Management-Professionals in California seeks an HR Generalist to provide guidance on benefits, manage leaves, and support payroll and records.

The role covers HRIS administration, workers’ compensation, policy updates, and employee relations, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate HR services for the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience with benefits administration, leave management, and workers’ compensation.
• Experience administering leave programs (FMLA/CFRA/ADA) and related regulations.
• Experience coordinating workers’ compensation claims and return‑to‑work processes.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits platforms; payroll experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills and reliable communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, implement, and maintain HR systems, procedures, and documentation.
• Support employee terminations, including documentation and benefits communication.
• Manage leave of absence programs and ensure compliance with laws.
• Coordinate workplace injury and workers’ comp processes and records.
• Oversee benefits administration and employee inquiries.
• Assist with annual handbook updates and policy changes.
• Coordinate performance management timelines and communications.
• Support employee relations and escalate complex issues to senior HR leadership.
• Provide secondary payroll support and review timekeeping data.
• Maintain employee records in line with federal and CA requirements.
• Assist with special HR projects as needed.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Workers’ compensation

HRIS

Payroll

Confidentiality

Excel

Communication

Organization

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Benefits platform

Job description

• Pay Group: Annually
• Employee Type: Full Time
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Annual Salary: $60000.00 to $650000.00

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on benefits, coordinating leave and accommodation programs, supporting workplace injury reporting and claims management, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's Human Resources function through exceptional service, accurate administration, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the HR department systems, procedures, and documentation to support operational efficiency.

Supports with employee terminations, including documentation and benefits communication

Manage employee leave of absence programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, and other protected leaves, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining accurate records.

Coordinate workplace injury and workers’ compensation processes, including incident reporting, claim administration, employee communication, return-to-work coordination, and maintenance of accurate and compliant records.

Oversee employee benefits administration by managing enrollments, eligibility, leave-related benefit actions, and employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Assist with the annual review, update, and distribution of the employee handbook and ensure employees are informed of policy changes.

Coordinate and track the organization’s performance management program, including timelines, documentation, and communication with managers and employees.

Support employee relations activities, including counseling review, interpretation of company policies, tracking, and escalating complex issues or investigations to senior HR leadership.

Act as the secondary resource for in-house payroll operations, supporting back up payroll processing, employee changes, time and attendance review, and payroll reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.

Maintain employee records and files in compliance with federal and California personnel file access and record retention requirements, including preparation and submission of documentation for legal matters.

Assist with special projects and additional HR initiatives as needed.

Education & Experience

3-5 years of Human Resources experience with demonstrated responsibility for benefits administration, leave management, and workers' compensation.

Experience administering leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, and other applicable state and federal leave regulations.

Experience coordinating workers' compensation claims, injury reporting, and return-to-work processes.

Experience working within an HRIS and benefits administration platform.

Experience supporting payroll administration and timekeeping processes preferred.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The role may require prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and occasional standing, walking, or lifting of light office materials (up to 15 pounds). Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the

California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.