People & Culture Generalist: HR, Compliance & Onboarding

Wing Inflatables; Arcata, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing Inflatables is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to deliver broad HR support across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. You will advise managers, handle investigations, onboarding, and performance processes while ensuring California compliance.

You will coordinate payroll inputs, assist with benefits and HRIS data, and help drive engagement and development initiatives. This role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and practical problem solving in a cross-border context.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR generalist experience.
• HR degree or certificate preferred; SHRM-CP/PHR a plus.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law.
• Payroll experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; HRIS familiarity.
• Empathy, discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach managers through performance issues and documentation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and new-hire compliance.
• Assist with compensation, benefits, payroll, and HRIS data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with California wage/hour rules and leave requirements.

Skills

HR generalist

employee relations

payroll basics

CA employment law

communication

Education

HR degree/certificate

Tools

HRIS/payroll systems

Job description

Wing Inflatables is seeking a People & Culture Generalist to deliver broad HR support across the employee lifecycle in a fast-paced environment. You will advise managers, handle investigations, onboarding, and performance processes while ensuring California compliance.

You will coordinate payroll inputs, assist with benefits and HRIS data, and help drive engagement and development initiatives. This role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and practical problem solving in a cross-border context.