HR Generalist

Legacy Staffing
  • Bakersfield, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About Our Client

    Our client is a well-established organization with multiple affiliated companies offering a collaborative and professional work environment. They value strong employee relations, compliance, and professional development while maintaining a supportive culture that balances operational needs with employee well-being.


    What They Bring to the Table

    Our client offers a versatile and impactful HR role with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance.

    • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
    • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) plan with company match
    • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Supportive, team-oriented culture with emphasis on collaboration and employee well-being

    What You Bring to the Table

    We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field and minimum 3 years of HR Generalist experience. You will serve as the primary HR partner for a small 20-person entity while also supporting enterprise-wide HR initiatives across approximately 275 employees. This role requires strong autonomy, excellent employee relations skills, and the ability to handle full-cycle HR operations in a dynamic environment. California labor law knowledge is essential.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leaders, managing full employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance
    • Handle employee relations, conduct investigations, support progressive discipline, and provide coaching to managers and employees
    • Administer performance management processes, coordinate training programs, and support learning and development initiatives
    • Manage full-cycle talent acquisition, including recruitment, screening, interviewing, and onboarding coordination
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws, maintain HR policies, and support audit readiness
    • Conduct exit interviews, analyze retention data, and recommend initiatives to improve employee engagement and reduce turnover

    This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic organization where you can make a meaningful impact on both a small team and broader enterprise HR initiatives. You'll work in a supportive environment that values professionalism, confidentiality, and strategic HR contributions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBakersfield, California

    Skills

    • Business Administrationunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Exit Interviewsunmatched
    • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Human Resources Strategyunmatched
    • Interviewing Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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