Human Resources Generalist

The Gowan Co.; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Other employee programs

Job summary

The Gowan Co. in Yuma, AZ is seeking a full-time, onsite HR Generalist to support core people operations and keep HR processes running smoothly. You will partner with employees and managers to ensure policy alignment and legal compliance across HR activities.

Responsibilities include onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment support, and performance management, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in HR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews.
• Handle employee relations by guiding policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
• Manage benefits administration, including health insurance and 401(k).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Coordinate recruitment activities: postings, screening, interviews, offers.
• Support performance management: goals, evaluations, development plans.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HR systems.
• Audit HR policies and employee files for compliance.
• Develop, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee training logistics and attendance tracking.
• Partner with HR Manager on investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives to support culture.
• Prepare reports and presentations for HR metrics and audits.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Onboarding

New hire orientation

Exit interviews

HR policies

HR best practices

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

The Gowan Co. offers a full-time, onsite Human Resources Generalist role in Yuma, AZ where you will support core people operations and help keep HR processes running smoothly. You will partner closely with employees and managers while ensuring HR activities align with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations. The position reports to the HR Manager and provides a hands‑on opportunity across recruitment support, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.

What you’ll do

• Administer and support key employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews.
• Handle employee relations matters by providing guidance on company policies, procedures, and HR best practices.
• Manage benefits administration, including health insurance, 401(k), and other employee programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and others.
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as posting openings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and assisting with offer letters.
• Support the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and development plans.
• Maintain accurate, current employee records within HR systems.
• Conduct regular audits of HR policies and employee files to support compliance.
• Assist with development, implementation, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee training programs by coordinating logistics and tracking attendance.
• Partner with the HR Manager on employee concerns, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Help facilitate employee engagement initiatives that support a positive work culture.
• Prepare reports and presentations for HR metrics and compliance audits.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Other employee programs

Role details

• Location: Yuma, AZ (onsite)
• Employment type: Full-Time
• Status: Exempt
• Reports to: HR Manager

Working conditions

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Occasional travel may be required for training and meetings.