Human Resources Generalist

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing is seeking an experienced HR Generalist in Stockton to provide broad HR support with emphasis on leave administration, employee relations, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations. You will work closely with leadership while handling confidential matters in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of generalist HR experience, strong organizational skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including compliance, benefits,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR experience with a strong generalist background.
• Hands-on leave administration and employee relations experience.
• Solid understanding of HR compliance.
• Proficient in Excel and capable of detailed tracking.
• Experience in a union or CBA environment.
• Excellent judgment and professional communication.
• Ability to stay calm, adaptable in a fast-moving environment.
• Public sector/government HR experience a plus (benefits, onboarding, training).

Responsibilities

• Administer FMLA, workers’ compensation, military leave, and other leave programs.
• Support employee relations, complaints, documentation, and investigation follow-up.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and new hire orientations.
• Assist with HR compliance, policies, grievances, and annual training.
• Support recruitment and hiring activities.
• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Maintain accurate HR records, spreadsheets, and tracking.
• Work within union/CBA guidelines and attendance processes.
• Partner closely with HR leadership on daily HR needs.

Skills

HR experience

Leave administration

Employee relations

HR compliance

Excel

Organizational skills

Tracking

Union/CBA experience

Communication

Judgment

Adaptability

Professionalism

Job description

We’re hiring an experienced HR Generalist to join a fast-paced organization in Stockton! This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with employees and leadership, and managing a variety of HR responsibilities.

This role will provide broad HR support with a strong focus on leave administration, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations. We’re looking for someone who is confident, professional, highly organized, and understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer FMLA, workers’ compensation, military leave, and other leave programs
• Support employee relations, complaints, documentation, and investigation follow-up
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and new hire orientations
• Assist with HR compliance, policies, grievances, and annual training
• Support recruitment and hiring activities
• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment
• Maintain accurate HR records, spreadsheets, and tracking
• Work within union/CBA guidelines and attendance processes
• Partner closely with HR leadership on daily HR needs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HR experience with a strong generalist background
• Hands-on experience with leave administration and employee relations
• Solid understanding of HR compliance
• Strong Excel, organization, and tracking skills
• Experience working in a union or CBA environment
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and professionalism
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and self-sufficient in a fast-moving environment

Experience in public sector, transit, transportation, or government HR is a plus, along with benefits/open enrollment experience, training or orientation experience, and SHRM certification.