HR Generalist

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. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of HR processes, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with employees and leaders in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a human resources generalist or closely related role.
• Practical, hands-on experience using Paycom for payroll or other HR administration functions.
• Background in employee relations, onboarding, benefits support, HR administration, and payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices and employment law with the ability to apply them in daily operations.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Experience in the mortgage or banking industry is strongly preferred.

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