Onsite HR Generalist - Manufacturing (CA) with Benefits

Hydraulics International; West Chatsworth (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 in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to deliver end-to-end HR services across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on engagement, talent processes, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with plant leaders and hourly and salaried staff on recruiting, onboarding, leaves, performance, and payroll coordination to support a safe, compliant, and productive manufacturing environment.

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 managing sensitive employee relations matters
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS and timekeeping system, such as Payocity or ADP (or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel

Responsibilities

• Act 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 termination processes
• Ensure compliance with California and federal employment law, including wage and hour requirements, 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 initiatives, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
• Maintain required postings, manage I-9s and personnel files, and oversee harassment prevention training (SB 1343)
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly production and salaried positions, including coordination with staffing agency partners
• Lead new-hire orientation and onboarding for all shifts
• Coordinate with payroll regarding timekeeping, attendance, and pay corrections
• Support benefits enrollment and open enrollment, including responding to employee benefits questions
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and produce reports on headcount, turnover, and attendance
• Support performance review processes, compensation planning, and training programs
• Help drive plant-floor engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Update and enforce the employee handbook and related HR policies

Skills

HR Generalist

California Employment Law

Employee Relations

Recruiting

HRIS (Payocity/ADP)

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payocity

ADP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Hydraulics International in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to deliver end-to-end HR services across the employee lifecycle, with a focus on engagement, talent processes, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with plant leaders and hourly and salaried staff on recruiting, onboarding, leaves, performance, and payroll coordination to support a safe, compliant, and productive manufacturing environment.