Human Resources Generalist

Delta Protective Services Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k

Weekly pay

BSIS training

Uniform reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Training reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Delta Protective Services Inc. is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to lead day-to-day human resources activities in our Stockton office.

This in-office, full-time role supports recruitment, onboarding, relations, benefits, and compliance with California and federal requirements. You will partner with leaders to build practical people processes, manage HRIS and benefits, and ensure a compliant, engaging employee experience aligned with our values of Excellence, Accountability, Commitment, and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• 2 years in a management role.
• Experience applying California employment requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS.
• Strong organization and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day HR function and build scalable processes.
• Support employees and managers as the trusted point of contact.
• Guide employee relations with investigations and documentation.
• Keep policies current and comply with CA and federal requirements.
• Lead recruiting and onboarding, including offers and background checks.
• Coordinate staffing with operations to ensure client coverage.
• Support training, BSIS requirements, and the training portal.
• Administer benefits and maintain confidential personnel files.
• Improve employee experience and engagement aligned with core values.
• Track progress and report metrics to leadership.
• Participate in monthly Leader on Duty rotation.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruiting & onboarding

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Our Team?

You're a friendly professional who is trustworthy, honest and on time. You’ll embrace our unique company culture and be ready to take the initiative because you’re organized, trainable and know what it takes to achieve exceptional results. You've got a can-do attitude, reliable transportation and a working smart phone so you can go anywhere at any time to protect people, property & peace of mind. You are observant and keeping people safe is your thing. You'll only accept the best from yourself, and you know that being flexible is what success demands. You’re a self-starter that works well alone or as part of a team. You're passionate, motivated and above all, ready to push yourself to achieve more. We are looking for security professionals that have a passion for protecting people, property and peace of mind. You’ll be expected to push yourself and live up to our core values of Excellence, Accountability, Commitment & Honesty every day. At Delta Protective Services We Create Safe Communities and this vision drives everything we do.

Job Skills / Requirements

HR Generalist — Build and Lead the People Function

Stockton, CA | Full time | In office | M-F 9am-6pm | |$75,000–$85,000 per year

For three decades, Delta Protective Services has built its reputation on dependable service, strong relationships, and a commitment to protecting the people and places we serve. We understand our clients’ concerns and take pride in providing thoughtful, reliable support. At Delta, we do more than provide security services, we build trusted partnerships throughout our community.

We’re looking for people who share those values and want to contribute to a supportive, team-focused workplace where every role makes a difference.

Delta Protective Services is excited to welcome a hands‑on HR Generalist to our close‑knit office team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, likes finding practical solutions, and wants to help the business grow. You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day HR while supporting employees and helping keep our people practices compliant.

What you will be responsible for

• Own the day-to-day HR function: Keep core people processes moving, identify what needs attention, and help build practical systems that can grow with the company.
• Support employees and managers: Be a responsive, fair, and trusted point of contact for questions, concerns, performance matters, and workplace issues.
• Guide employee relations: Listen to concerns, conduct investigations, document findings, and help resolve issues consistently and thoughtfully.
• Keep policies and practices current: Maintain and improve the employee handbook, forms, templates, and procedures. Help the company meet applicable California and federal employment requirements.
• Lead recruiting and onboarding: Write and post job ads, review applicants, coordinate interviews, support hiring decisions, prepare offers, coordinate background checks and drug screens, and welcome new employees.
• Coordinate staffing needs: Work with operations to anticipate hiring needs and help maintain adequate coverage for clients.
• Support training and compliance: Track required training, including applicable BSIS requirements, help employees complete it on time, and maintain the company training portal.
• Administer benefits and employee records: Support benefits programs and maintain accurate, confidential personnel files and documentation.
• Improve the employee experience: Help strengthen engagement, retention, communication, and recognition in ways that reflect our values of Excellence, Accountability, Commitment, and Honesty.
• Track and report on progress: Monitor key measures such as staffing, training completion, and compliance, and share clear updates with leadership.
• Pitch in where needed: This is a broad, evolving role. Priorities may shift, and you will help shape how the HR function develops. You will participate in an approximately once a month Leader on Duty rotation covering Friday close through Monday open.

Experience

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including experience applying California employment requirements.
• 2 years in management role.
• Experience handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, policies, performance matters, and HR records.
• Strong organization and follow-through. You can manage competing priorities without losing the details.
• Clear, respectful communication and the judgment to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A practical, service‑minded approach to supporting employees, managers, and business needs.
• Comfort working independently, making sound decisions, and improving processes as you go.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using an HRIS.

Helpful, but not required

• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience in the security industry or familiarity with BSIS requirements.
• Experience leading or developing HR programs in a small or growing organization.

Why this role

You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact and help shape how HR supports the people who keep our operations running. We are looking for someone who brings initiative and adaptability, and who wants to build a strong, people‑centered function with the leadership team.

Delta Protective Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, California, or local law.

Additional Information / Benefits

• Health Care
• 401k Retirement
• Weekly Pay
• FREE BSIS Training
• Uniform Reimbursement
• Phone Reimbursement
• Training Reimbursement
• Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan