POSITION TITLE: HR Generalist
LOCATION : San Diego, CA (Hybrid) or Remote Candidates Considered
COMPENSATION: $70,500–$80,000 annually
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
An innovative leader in providing staffing solutions, Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an HR Generalist to join our Corporate Human Resources team.
The HR Generalist will play a key role in supporting employees and leaders across the organization, with a primary focus on Employee Relations and workplace investigations. Reporting to the Senior Director of HR, this individual will serve as a trusted resource for navigating employee concerns, conducting objective investigations, and promoting fair, consistent, and compliant workplace practices.
In addition to Employee Relations, the HR Generalist will support a variety of HR functions, including new hire orientation, employee engagement, payroll administration, leave of absence coordination, and benefits support.
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact across multiple areas of Human Resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee and manager concerns, providing timely, confidential, and objective guidance.
Conduct impartial workplace investigations involving employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, policy violations, and other workplace concerns.
Lead investigation activities, including interviewing involved parties, gathering evidence, reviewing documentation, and preparing comprehensive reports.
Document investigation findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions in a clear and organized manner.
Partner with managers on performance management, progressive discipline, and corrective action while ensuring consistency with company policies and applicable employment laws.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee relations records, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvements.
Collaborate with HR leadership and legal counsel on complex employee relations matters and involuntary terminations.
Onboarding & Employee Engagement
Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation, ensuring a welcoming and consistent onboarding experience.
Present company policies, culture, benefits information, and required onboarding materials to new employees.
Partner with Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement Manager to plan and execute employee recognition programs, company events, and engagement initiatives.
Support employee feedback and engagement survey efforts to strengthen workplace culture and retention.
Payroll, Benefits & HR Administration
Support payroll administration, including processing employee changes, new hires, terminations, and maintaining accurate employee records.
Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and partner with Payroll and Finance to resolve issues.
Assist employees with leave of absence requests, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and applicable state leave programs.
Respond to general benefits inquiries and coordinate with the Benefits team or vendors on more complex matters.
Maintain accurate employee information within HRIS platforms while ensuring compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
Provide administrative and operational support across HR functions and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
2+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience, including hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations and managing employee relations matters.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, discretion,…