Strategic HR Generalist & Compliance Expert

ES3; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ES3 in San Diego, CA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, compliance, benefits administration, and staff engagement from a private office in downtown San Diego.

This full-time, in-office role collaborates with leadership, engineers and staff, handles recruitment, onboarding, training and recordkeeping while upholding confidentiality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, HR or related field.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Human Resource Management.
• Experience in compliance management.
• Proficient with ADP WorkforceNow and QuickBooks PRO.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency.
• TeamKeeper preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave, workers' compensation, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance/talent management, recognition, and training.
• Support benefits and wellness program administration with staff and vendors.
• Track and monitor required training and compliance schedules.
• Maintain and report HR metrics and data via HR tech platforms.
• Assist with recruitment workflow: postings, reviews, interviews, onboarding.
• Collaborate with managers to define skills and competencies for vacancies.
• Initiate background checks and eligibility verifications; maintain offer letters and onboarding records.
• Respond to employment inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors; escalate sensitive matters.
• Keep current on HR trends, regulatory changes, and employment law; pursue training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Office)

ADP Workforce Now

Recruitment & onboarding

HR compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organization Management or related

3-5+ years HR experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

QuickBooks Pro

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ES3 in San Diego, CA is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, compliance, benefits administration, and staff engagement from a private office in downtown San Diego.

This full-time, in-office role collaborates with leadership, engineers and staff, handles recruitment, onboarding, training and recordkeeping while upholding confidentiality and regulatory requirements.