Senior Human Resources Generalist Long , CA

Location & Details

Location: Long Beach, CA (HQ – Onsite)

Reports To: Human Resources Director

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Compensation: $95,000 – $115,000 annually (based on experience)

Cargomatic is transforming the local trucking industry with cutting‑edge technology that connects shippers and carriers in real time. Our mission is to bring transparency, efficiency, and reliability to local freight logistics. Backed by leading investors and trusted by some of the world’s largest brands, we are building a smarter supply chain.

At Cargomatic, we value ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and enjoy building scalable people operations, we’d love to meet you.

The Senior Human Resources Generalist is a hands‑on HR professional who owns core HR operations while serving as a strategic partner to leaders and employees. This role is responsible for maintaining a compliant, high‑performing workplace through strong employee relations, policy stewardship, HRIS ownership, and operational excellence.

While operationally grounded, this role also contributes to organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and scalable HR practices. The ideal candidate exercises sound independent judgment, demonstrates deep knowledge of California employment law, and thrives in both tactical execution and strategic partnership.

HRIS Ownership & Workforce Data Governance

• Own administration, integrity, and optimization of HRIS (UKG)
• Execute employee lifecycle transactions (hires, status changes, compensation updates, separations)
• Maintain audit‑ready HR documentation and personnel records
• Produce workforce and compliance reporting (headcount, turnover, LOA tracking, etc.)
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience

Employee Relations, Investigations & Policy Leadership

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to employees and managers
• Conduct and support workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
• Coach managers on performance management, documentation, and risk mitigation
• Interpret and enforce policies in compliance with California employment law
• Identify trends and proactively recommend solutions to improve engagement and retention

Compliance, Leave Administration & Workers’ Compensation

• Administer Leave of Absence programs (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and company leaves)
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local employment regulations
• Maintain legally compliant personnel files and audit readiness

Payroll Continuity & Timekeeping Oversight

• Serve as operational backup to the Payroll Manager
• Review timekeeping, attendance, and wage practices for compliance
• Partner cross‑functionally to resolve payroll‑related matters

Performance, Talent & Organizational Support

• Own coordination of the annual performance review process
• Support talent development and engagement initiatives
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, performance trends, and retention strategies

Benefits Administration

• Administer benefit enrollments, life event changes, and open enrollment
• Reconcile benefits billing and eligibility reporting
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employee benefits inquiries

Employee Lifecycle Execution

• Lead onboarding execution to ensure a seamless and compliant new hire experience
• Ensure completion of employment documentation and system setup
• Manage offboarding processes including exit interviews and compliance documentation
• Drive HR process optimization and scalable best practices
• Support rollout of compliance, talent, and engagement initiatives
• Lead or contribute to special HR projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law (wage & hour, LOA, investigations, employee classification, documentation, terminations)
• Demonstrated experience exercising independent judgment in resolving workplace issues
• Proven experience administering HRIS systems and maintaining employee data…