HR Director

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support a broad range of people operations for a Contract position based in Irvine, California. This role will contribute to core human resources activities across onboarding, payroll coordination, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the employee onboarding and separation experience, including orientation activities, required paperwork, and timely processing of status changes.
• Review and coordinate payroll activities through Paycom, performing checks to help ensure accurate and on-time submission.
• Oversee benefits administration by managing enrollments, qualifying life event updates, and open enrollment support for employees.
• Maintain organized and accurate personnel records within HR systems while supporting overall data accuracy and documentation standards.
• Aid leaders with performance-related processes such as evaluations, feedback discussions, coaching efforts, and corrective action documentation.
• Work closely with management to support staffing plans, employee engagement efforts, and initiatives aimed at improving retention.
• Help uphold compliance with internal policies and applicable employment laws through consistent HR practices and documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, contribute to audit activities, and provide support for special projects as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employee relations, and compliance.
• Thorough understanding of general human resources policies/procedures, employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to multitask and pivot in a fast-paced environment.