Human Resources Generalist

Job title: Human Resources Generalist (Direct hire job) – for midsize growing food company

Compensation and benefits: $80K plus full benefits including 401K with 3% match!

The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in guiding our HR operations and ensuring a positive employee experience. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this position will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws.

The candidate must have strong, hands‑on recruitment leadership with a track record of building pipelines and closing roles internally.

SHRM certification is highly desired.

A true model of excellence, high standards, accountability, and discretion.

Onsite position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

On‑call availability required, 24/7, as this is a leadership role supporting operations that run around the clock.

This role is not just administrative. It is a leadership position with real ownership, real accountability and an opportunity to grow.

Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.

Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.

Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, and temporary employees.

Conducts new‑employee orientations.

Monitors career‑pathing program; and writes and places advertisements.

Handles employee relations counseling, and exit interviewing.

Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as needed/requested.

Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.

Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, prescreening and interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment contracts.

Assist to investigate complaints brought forward by employees with the General Counsel.

Coordinate employee development plans and performance management.

Employee orientation, development, and training.

Bachelor's degree and three to five years of HR experience, or a master's degree in HR management and two years of experience in the HR field, or seven years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience.

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

TecHOUNDS is a SoCal based staffing firm. We are a highly professional and ethical firm that provides both direct hire career and contract opportunities. Our services are 100% employer paid.

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