Human Resources Generalist

Job Details: Job Location: Columbia Packaging Group - California - CHINO, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60.00 - $65.00Salary/year, Job Category: Admin - Clerical, Position Summary The HR Generalist & Office Clerk is responsible for administering the company's human resources programs and providing clerical accounting support for daily business operations. This position supports employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll coordination, personnel records, and compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies. In addition, this role performs routine accounting and administrative functions, including accounts payable and receivable support, expense reporting, and data entry. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with both office and production employees. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Human Resources Administration Coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interview scheduling, and communication with candidates. Administer new-hire onboarding, orientation, employment paperwork, and employee offboarding. Maintain accurate employee personnel files, employment records, and HR information systems. Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, changes, open enrollment, and coordination with insurance brokers and benefit providers. Coordinate payroll processing by maintaining employee information, tracking attendance, reviewing timekeeping records, and submitting payroll changes. Assist with administration of paid time off, leaves of absence, attendance, and employee scheduling records. Respond to employee questions regarding company policies, benefits, payroll, and HR procedures. Support employee relations matters, including documentation, performance management, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations as appropriate. Assist managers with performance reviews, employee development, training coordination, and corrective action documentation. Maintain required workplace postings, employee notices, and personnel documentation. Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies. Coordinate workers' compensation claims, workplace injury documentation, and return-to-work processes. Assist with safety training records, employee certifications, and other manufacturing-related compliance documentation. 2. Accounting and Financial Clerical Support Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, assist with accounts receivable, and assist with accounts payable. Enter financial transactions, invoices, expenses, and other information into the company's accounting system. Assist with monthly closing activities by organizing supporting documents, reviewing transactions, and preparing routine schedules. Provide clerical support for purchasing, office administration, and other finance-related activities as needed. 3. Manufacturing and Administrative Support Support HR processes for hourly production employees and salaried personnel. Coordinate employee timekeeping and attendance records with production supervisors and department managers. Assist with maintaining training matrices, job qualifications, certifications, and required employee documentation. Support communication between management, production, and administrative departments. Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, vendor, and financial information. Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, recordkeeping, and departmental efficiency. Perform other related HR, clerical, and administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Associate degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. Three or more years of experience in human resources administration, payroll coordination, accounting clerical support, or a combination of these functions. Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or other operational business environment preferred. Familiarity with payroll systems, accounting software, timekeeping systems, and HR information systems. Working knowledge of employment documentation, benefits administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting procedures. Skills and Competencies Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and business software applications. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. Strong data entry, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with management and employees. Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees at all organizational levels. Reporting Relationships This position works closely with company leadership, department managers, production supervisors, employees, benefit providers, and payroll providers. The position is expected to independently manage routine HR administration and clerical activities while escalating complex employee relations, legal compliance, payroll, tax, and accounting matters to the appropriate manager Qualifications: