Oxnard HR Generalist - In-Person, Compliance & People Ops

BIRNS OCEANOGRAPHICS INC; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRNS OCEANOGRAPHICS INC in Oxnard, CA seeks a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers across all HR areas. This in-person role emphasizes California employment law compliance, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, and HRIS administration.

The successful candidate will partner with leadership and the finance team, manage leaves, investigations, and HR processes with discretion, and uphold confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive corporate HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and employment law.
• Experience with leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, PFL) and workers’ compensation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support full life-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Administer benefits, open enrollment, retirement plans, and workers’ compensation.
• Conduct background screenings and reference checks.
• Provide guidance on performance management and employee relations.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and prepare reports.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

Skills

California employment law

Employee relations

HRIS administration

Recruitment & onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

BIRNS OCEANOGRAPHICS INC in Oxnard, CA seeks a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers across all HR areas. This in-person role emphasizes California employment law compliance, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, and HRIS administration.

The successful candidate will partner with leadership and the finance team, manage leaves, investigations, and HR processes with discretion, and uphold confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.