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Description

A fast-growing manufacturing company in Oceanside is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Generalist who can support all HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, safety compliance, performance management, and policy development. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and partnering closely with operations, production supervisors, and senior management. The HR Generalist will play a critical role in shaping company culture, improving employee experience, and ensuring compliance with California labor laws.

• Key Responsibilities

+ Lead full-cycle recruitment for production, administrative, and technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer preparation

+ Assist with employee relations by documenting conversations, conducting check-ins, responding to concerns, and escalating issues appropriately

+ Support performance review processes, coaching managers on documentation and improvement plans

+ Maintain HRIS and ensure employee records are accurate, updated, and organized

+ Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and state regulations

+ Assist with workers’ compensation claims, safety program tracking, and injury reporting; collaborate with Safety Manager on training sessions

+ Support payroll preparation by ensuring accurate timekeeping, attendance reports, and wage compliance

+ Help develop HR policies, update employee handbook sections, and support compliance initiatives (wage laws, leaves, certifications)

+ Prepare HR data reports, turnover dashboards, recruiting metrics, and workforce planning summaries

Requirements

+ 2–4 years of HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, production, logistics, or industrial settings

+ Strong understanding of CA labor law, meal/rest regulations, and HR best practices

+ Experience with HRIS platforms, timekeeping software, and onboarding tools

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-engagement environment with changing priorities

+ Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred

TalentMatch®

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