HR Generalist

Description

Reports to: HR Director

Direct reports: n/a

Back up position: HR Generalist (Evansville, IN), HR Director, Site Administrator

Department: Human Resources

Work location: Woodland, CA

I - Job Purpose and Summary

Support business by managing various HR activities, including payroll administration and compliance, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, leave of absence, performance management, training and development and process improvement. Provide high-quality HR customer service with effective communication and support the team by advising, coaching and empowering with contributing to high engagement levels.

II - Key Accountabilities

HSE: Always promote a safe work environment through the adherence to all PGP’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as to all relevant OSHA regulations in order to achieve ZERO workplace incidents and injuries.

HR Compliance and Administrative Support: Advise employees and leaders on compensation, benefits, leave programs, and California employment law compliance. Administer payroll and ensure compliance with California, federal, and multi-state labor regulations. Manage HRIS (Paylocity) accuracy, workforce reporting, and HR compliance audits. Partner with internal and external stakeholders on HR reporting and regulatory requirements.

Employee Life Cycle: In alignment with managers/HR team, and based on People Strategy, manage employee life cycle (attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and offboarding).

HR Business Partnership: Partner with department leaders to understand business priorities and workforce needs. Provide guidance and coaching on performance management, employee relations, and change management. Support leaders in building high-performing teams and achieving business objectives through effective people's practices.

HR Projects & Change Management: Lead and manage cross-functional HR projects from planning through implementation, including process improvements, policy implementation, employee engagement programs, and change management activities. Develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, track milestones, and ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.

Learning & Development: Design, coordinate, and facilitate training programs that strengthen leadership effectiveness, employee capability, compliance awareness, and organizational culture. Partner with managers to identify development needs, support career conversations, and implement learning solutions that improve individual and team performance. Deliver instructor-led training and workshops for employees and leaders at all levels.

Requirements

III - Job Requirements (Required and Preferred)

Education: Associate degree and/or 3-5 years of related experience

Related Experience

• Knowledge of CA and federal laws and HR practices is a must.
• Has proficient skills in HR systems with payroll experience
• Effective multi-tasking and organizational skills.

Competencies

• Integrity: sensitive data and information management
• Organized, structured problem solving and execution
• Takes initiative, and can help implement changes through planning, process management
• Clear, proactive and effective communication:
• Emotional intelligence: Listening, Conflict Management, Comfort Around Higher Management,
• Learning and Continuous Improvement Mindset

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• HR systems (payroll and record management)
• General comfort with technology

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: HR Society certification (SHRM, PHRca or similar) - preferred

Language(s)

• English language - required
• Spanish language - required

Other Qualifications: Has good knowledge and understanding of FMLA, CFRA, SDI, CA wage laws (meal, rest break, overtime), benefits (open enrollment).

IV – Work/Employment Conditions and Other Requirements

Work Environment: The role is largely office-based, with frequent interactions with colleagues both in the office and factory environment.

Physical and Sensory Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Working Schedule: RFT - Regular Full Time, working schedule based on business needs

Travel Requirements: Minimal - Occasional traveling for company events

V - Other Duties: Please note that 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.