Manufacturing HR Generalist — California

Hydraulics International; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Dental, Vision, &amp

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Hydraulics International is seeking a Human Resource Generalist for our Chatsworth, CA facility. The role covers employee relations, compliance, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and HR systems to maintain a skilled and compliant workforce aligned with production goals.

The candidate will support California employment law, manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, and drive engagement while maintaining accurate HR data and reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive HR generalist experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years supporting employees in California, with strong working knowledge of California employment law (Labor Code, wage and hour, CFRA, PDL, paid sick leave, Cal/OSHA).
• Experience supporting an hourly, multi-shift, non-exempt workforce.
• Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive employee relations matters.
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS and timekeeping system, such as Payocity, ADP or others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and issues across all teams.
• Conduct workplace investigations, document findings, and recommend resolutions.
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management, progressive discipline, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment law, including wage and hour, meal and rest breaks, overtime, and final pay rules.
• Administer leaves of absence, including CFRA, FMLA, PDL, paid sick leave, and workers' compensation.
• Support Cal/OSHA programs, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.

Skills

HR Generalist

CA Employment Law

Investigation experience

HRIS

Timekeeping

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's in HR

HR Certification

Tools

ADP

Payocity

HRIS systems

Job description

Hydraulics International is seeking a Human Resource Generalist for our Chatsworth, CA facility. The role covers employee relations, compliance, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and HR systems to maintain a skilled and compliant workforce aligned with production goals.

The candidate will support California employment law, manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles, and drive engagement while maintaining accurate HR data and reporting.