HR Generalist

San Diego, CA

Full Time

CORP HR

Entry Level

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, and sound judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing clear and objective investigation documentation.
Familiarity with payroll processes, HRIS platforms, and general HR administration.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build positive working relationships with employees and leaders across multiple locations.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD THESE:

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Formal workplace investigations training.
Experience supporting employees across multiple states or geographic locations.
Experience supporting employee engagement programs, onboarding, and HR process improvements.

TRAVEL: Little to no travel is expected for this role.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

At the center of Eastridge Workforce Solutions' values is the belief that the most important thing we do is continue to hire the best people and create a workplace where they can thrive. To reward our employees for their great work, we offer the perks and benefits listed below.

Eastridge has an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a tax-qualified retirement benefit plan.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401(k) plan, Roth IRA, and Flexible Spending Account offerings
Paid Time Off and Sick time
12 Paid Holidays annually
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Health and Wellness benefits
Pet Insurance
Company-sponsored Volunteer Events
Corporate Discounts - 20-60% off on certain movies, hotels, concerts, sporting events, and more!
Additional details about our benefit package can be found here.

DISCLAIMER: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

WHAT MAKES EASTRIDGE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DIFFERENT:

At Eastridge Workforce Solutions, we do more than connect people with jobs. We help individuals build meaningful careers. For over 50 years, companies have trusted us to deliver innovative Professional and High-Volume recruiting solutions that make attracting and managing talent simple, scalable, and successful.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), every team member shares in our success. As the company grows, so does your equity and long-term wealth-building potential. When you join Eastridge, you’re not just an employee. You’re an owner, empowered to grow your career while benefiting directly from the value you help create.

Our culture is built on servant leadership, career development, and continuous innovation. We are committed to providing opportunity and enrichment through work and delivering top-tier service to help both clients and candidates thrive.

At Eastridge, we foster an inclusive and supportive workplace where every team member has the opportunity to succeed. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

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Eastridge Workforce Solutions will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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