Human Resources Generalist

S. Martinelli & Company; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 49,662 - 56,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) profit share

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

S. Martinelli & Company is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Watsonville, CA to support leave-of-absence administration and benefits management.

The role ensures regulatory compliance, delivers a high-quality employee experience, and partners with stakeholders to meet organizational goals. The position involves managing onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, and HRIS data integrity while contributing to policy updates and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR experience with emphasis on leave administration and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state leave laws.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support for employees and managers.
• Assist onboarding and offboarding to ensure a positive experience.
• Handle employee relations matters including investigations and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy updates.

Skills

Leave administration

Benefits administration

HR policies

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration systems

Job description

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Human Resources Generalist

Full Time 09 Admin-Non Exempt Watsonville, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1362

Salary Range: $36.05 To $40.86 Hourly

Company Overview

Since 1868, the Martinelli family has been producing award-winning apple juice. Located in the cool California Central Coast, the fertile Pajaro Valley produces the most flavorful apple varieties in the world. Since winning its first gold medal in 1890, Martinelli’s has received more than fifty gold medals for product excellence. Distribution of Martinelli’s Gold Medal® products now extends to every state in the U.S. and globally.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting employees and leaders across a broad range of HR functions, with a primary focus on leave-of-absence administration and benefits management. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, delivers a high-quality employee experience, and partners with internal stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Job Functions

Leave of Absence Management

• Administer all employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, and company-sponsored leave policies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave requests, eligibility, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate with third-party administrators (if applicable) to ensure timely and accurate case management
• Track and monitor leave usage, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Partners with managers to support return-to-work processes, accommodations, and transitional work arrangements
• Maintain accurate and confidential leave records and documentation

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness initiatives
• Act as a resource for employees regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, and claims issues
• Support annual open enrollment, including communications, system setup, and employee education
• Liaise with benefits brokers and vendors to resolve issues and ensure service quality
• Reconcile benefits billing and ensure accurate payroll deductions
• Assist in evaluating and recommending improvements to benefits offerings
• Responds to 401(k) inquiries from employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-relateddata.

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across multiple functions
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive employee experience
• Assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and coaching
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employmentlaws
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports as needed
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives such as policy updates, training programs, and process improvements
• Assists with new-hire orientations

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of HR experience, with a strong focus on leave administration and benefits
• Solid understanding of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, and applicable state leave laws
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration systems
• Demonstrated Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills (NotRequired)

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience working with third-party leave administrators and benefits brokers
• Multi-state leave administration experience

Company Standard Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Company staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment in making decisions within the scope of authority of the position.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing priorities and take direction from more than one staff member.
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete tasks within established times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to prioritize tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and ensure that work is accomplished in the time frame required.
• Ability to be highly organized and provide careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise individual initiative and discretion in confidential matters and to respect confidential matters.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

All Employees Are ExpectedTo

• Comply with all Company safety requirements.
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

Upon meeting eligibility requirements, the Company offers the following: health insurance coverage, LTD, 401(k) profit share contributions, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave, and eight (8) paid holidays per year. Eligible employees may also make 401(k) elective deferral contributions and may elect a co-pay plan for health insurance coverage for eligible dependents.

Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

S. Martinelli & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.