Senior HR Generalist

Huntington Beach Summary We are seeking a highly capable Senior HR Generalist, internally this role is classified as an HR Business Partner, to serve as a key partner to the HR Team during a period of growth, leadership transition, and increased compliance requirements. This role will lead employee relations, develop and deliver manager training, and drive key HR projects that improve consistency, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. This position requires a hands-on, solutions-oriented HR professional who can operate independently, influence leaders, and build scalable processes in a fast-paced environment. Compensation & Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement* Essential Duties & Responsibilities Employee Relations Lead and manage employee relations matters end-to-end, including investigations, documentation, and resolution Coach managers through performance issues, disciplinary actions, and complex employee situations Ensure consistent, fair, and compliant application of policies and practices Leverage data and trend analysis to proactively address employee relations risks and organizational challenges Maintain thorough and audit-ready documentation; maintain confidential employee records Partner with the HR Generalist to support effective case management and ensure consistency in execution Exercise sound judgment in escalating complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the HR Manager Training & Development Own and lead the development of a comprehensive HR training program for employees and managers across the organization Design and deliver training content, including: New hire onboarding (HR-related components) Time and attendance processes Employee relations fundamentals and documentation practices Workers’ compensation and leave management processes Performance management and coaching skills HR policies, compliance, and workplace expectations Ensure training content aligns with compliance requirements related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve content based on employee feedback, business needs, and audit findings Partner with HR team members to support training logistics, scheduling, and tracking HR Projects & Organizational Development Lead and execute HR initiatives with support from HR Generalist such as: Job leveling and career pathing Process standardization and documentation Employee engagement programs Partner with HR leadership to improve organizational structure and workforce effectiveness Use workforce data and analytics to inform job leveling, career pathing, and organizational design decisions HR Analytics & Reporting Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports Analyze HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; provide actionable insights to HR team and managers Partner with HR and business leaders to support data-informed decision-making Ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR systems (HRIS, ATS, timekeeping, etc.) Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and present findings in a clear, concise manner Support audit requests with accurate reporting and documentation Talent Acquisition Provide guidance on job requisitions and job descriptions for new, changed, or unclear roles to ensure alignment with organizational structure and leveling Partner with hiring managers to clarify role scope, expectations, and success profiles when needed Review and refine job descriptions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance Monitor recruitment activity and identify process gaps, delays, or risks; step in to resolve issues for priority roles Coach hiring managers on effective hiring practices and process expectations Ensure hiring practices align with internal controls and documentation standards Collaborate with HR team members to maintain a consistent and disciplined hiring process Utilize recruiting and workforce data to identify bottlenecks and improve hiring efficiency Compliance & Risk Support Support HR compliance efforts, ensuring documentation and processes meet internal and external audit standards Assist in policy development and process improveme