Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual in Spanish)

The Role

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR Management in order to contribute to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve HR policy, compliance, and process issues; recommend and implement improvements.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures; ensure alignment with California employment law.
• Utilize WOW methodology to support consistent HR processes.
• Process payroll-related changes, including hires, promotions, wage updates, and terminations.
• Review and validate timecards, schedules, and wage changes; ensure wage and hour compliance.
• Address payroll and timekeeping inquiries.
• Prepare severance agreements and analyze weekly temporary employee status.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, performance issues, and corrective actions.
• Promote a positive work environment and support conflict resolution.
• Conduct or support investigations with proper documentation and reporting.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Facilitate onboarding, New Hire Orientation, Hourly Wage and Hour training, and UKG data accuracy.
• Serve as Philanthropic Lead for Wonderful Giving, Wonderful Together, and Good Neighbor programs.
• Assist with company events and participate in committees and special projects.

Qualifications

• Develop relationships and partnerships (internal and external) with teammates and client groups.
• Comfortable working independently and in ambiguity.
• Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Adopts a 'play to win' mentality and acts boldly and nimbly in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Tech savvy with an understanding of various HR platforms and how they can enhance the business and experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition strategies, including sourcing techniques, applicant tracking systems (ATS) management, and full-cycle recruitment.
• Individually secure with a calm and gracious approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. (Bi literate)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education & Experience

• At least two years of progressively responsible human resources experience in a generalist capacity within a production/manufacturing setting.
• B.A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Supplementary training and/or designations (PHR, SPHR) related to the human resource field, or equivalent education and experience, are desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish

Benefits

Compensation: $72,000 - $74,000 Salary - which may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional benefits include:

• Thrive Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, engaging employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements, library of on-demand fitness videos.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.