Human Resources Generalist

NorthBay Recruiter; Sonoma, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

NorthBay Recruiter is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Sonoma County, CA for a full-time, on-site role. The candidate will handle HR, payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and recruiting, with emphasis on bilingual Spanish-English capabilities and hands-on collaboration with leadership.

The position requires 3–5 years of HR experience, a degree or equivalent, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Experience in the wine industry or IBS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee records, and the employee handbook.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and exit interview processes.
• Maintain accurate employee compensation and wage information.
• Support employee relations and provide policy guidance.
• Coordinate annual participation in industry compensation and salary surveys.
• Lead the workplace safety committee and assist with OSHA-related compliance initiatives.
• Manage workers’ compensation reporting and participate in injury investigations.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, including resume review and candidate interviews.
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll, ensuring PTO, retirement contributions, wage garnishments, and HSA/FSA deductions.
• Maintain employee changes related to promotions, terminations, leaves, and other status updates.
• Coordinate annual 401(k) census reporting, audits, and related processes.
• Administer employee benefits, including eligibility, enrollment, renewals, deductions, and contributions.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Payroll knowledge

HRIS

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Equivalent professional experience / certification

Tools

IBS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Sonoma County, CA | Full-Time | On-Site

A well-established and highly regarded wine company in Sonoma County is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with employees and leadership, and having a meaningful impact across a broad range of HR functions.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, approachable HR professional who can work independently, build strong relationships throughout an organization, and confidently manage both day-to-day HR needs and important compliance-related responsibilities. Bilingual Spanish fluency is required.

What You'll Do

This is a diverse HR role with responsibility across human resources, payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and recruiting. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures, employee records, and the employee handbook.

• Oversee employee onboarding, offboarding, and exit interview processes.

• Maintain accurate employee compensation and wage information.

• Support employee relations and provide guidance on HR-related policies and workplace matters.

• Coordinate annual participation in industry compensation and salary surveys.

• Lead the workplace safety committee and assist with OSHA-related compliance initiatives.

• Manage workers’ compensation reporting and participate in workplace injury investigations.

• Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruiting process, including resume review and candidate interviews.

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate handling of PTO, retirement contributions, wage garnishments, and HSA/FSA deductions.

• Maintain employee changes related to promotions, terminations, leaves, and other status updates.

• Coordinate annual 401(k) census reporting, audits, and related processes.

• Administer employee benefits, including eligibility, enrollment, renewals, deductions, and contribution processing.

• Regularly review HR, payroll, and benefits records for accuracy and compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience/certification.

• 3–5 years of HR-related experience, with at least 2 years in a similar HR Generalist capacity.

• Experience supporting multiple areas of HR, including payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HRIS.

• Strong understanding of employment compliance and HR best practices.

• Fluent in Spanish and English.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Experience working in the wine industry is a plus.

• Experience with IBS is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established Sonoma County organization where you can make an impact across the full HR function while working in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid company holidays

• 401(k) with company match

Schedule: Full-time, on-site position in Sonoma County.

Interested?

If you are a bilingual HR professional looking for a hands-on opportunity where you can contribute across HR, payroll, benefits, and employee relations, we'd love to hear from you.