<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior HR Generalist</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Long Beach, CA</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing/Distribution</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (hours flexible), 100% onsite</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $75,000 – $95,000</p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> HR Director</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The Senior HR Generalist will play a pivotal role in managing and executing a wide range of human resources functions that support company goals and ensure compliance with labor laws and policies. This role oversees daily HR operations and provides direct support to employees and managers across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include payroll processing, employee relations, compliance, onboarding/offboarding, HRIS support, and employee engagement initiatives. The Senior HR Generalist serves as a primary point of contact for HR matters and is instrumental in maintaining a positive workplace culture.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as first point-of-contact for employee HR inquiries with an employee-centric mindset.</li><li>Manage employee relations, addressing questions and concerns with fairness and consistency.</li><li>Process biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring accuracy of changes and compliance with deadlines.</li><li>Administer employee benefits, workers’ compensation requests, and leaves of absence.</li><li>Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.</li><li>Maintain accurate and compliant employee records; support audits as needed.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, filing appropriate reports with regulatory agencies.</li><li>Stay updated on labor law changes and adjust company policies and practices accordingly.</li><li>Coordinate training, wellness, safety, and engagement initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to HR projects, including HRIS transition (iSolve to UKG), policy revisions, and HR communications.</li><li>Generate reports and analyze HR metrics to support decision-making.</li><li>Provide guidance to managers on performance management and corrective actions.</li><li>Continuously enhance HR processes to improve the overall employee experience.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p> <strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).</li><li>Minimum of 5+ years of progressive HR experience.</li><li><strong>Direct payroll processing experience required (not just timecard approvals).</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of HR best practices, multi-state compliance, and employment laws.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with all organizational levels.</li><li>Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.</li><li>Experience supporting HRIS transitions (iSolve/UKG preferred).</li><li>SHRM certification preferred but not required.</li><li>Supervisory experience a plus, though this role has no direct reports.</li></ul>

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