Senior HR Generalist: CA Compliance & Payroll Expert

Ultimate Staffing; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist for our client in South Pasadena, CA. The role requires a proactive HR professional to handle employee relations, payroll, leave administration, and workers' compensation with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of California employment laws and payroll compliance; Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred. This onsite position offers a temp-to-hire arrangement and a full-time, on-site work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and wage and hour regulations.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems preferred.
• Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner supporting employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Conduct employee relations investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions, and policy interpretation while minimizing organizational risk.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns and provide coaching on HR best practices.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and employee development initiatives.
• Oversee all aspects of leave administration, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, PDL, PFL, and return-to-work programs.

Skills

Employee relations

Leave administration

Payroll processing

Workers' Compensation

Risk management

California employment law

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist for our client in South Pasadena, CA. The role requires a proactive HR professional to handle employee relations, payroll, leave administration, and workers' compensation with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of California employment laws and payroll compliance; Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred. This onsite position offers a temp-to-hire arrangement and a full-time, on-site work environment.