HR Generalist (Contract, Part-Time)

About Crossing Inc

Crossing is a fast-growing e-commerce, retail, and collectibles company serving passionate communities across trading cards, gaming, anime, and pop culture. Through our retail stores, live commerce channels, events, and online platforms, we're building one of the most exciting destinations for collectors and enthusiasts.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on HR Generalist to join our team and provide maternity leave coverage for our HR function.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and partnering directly with employees and managers. You will support day-to-day HR operations across payroll, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and compliance while helping ensure a positive and consistent employee experience.

This is a part-time, on-site position in Irvine, CA, working 3 full days per week (24 hours total). There is some flexibility in determining the 3 working days based on business and candidate needs. The position is initially temporary, with the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity based on business needs and performance.

What you'll do

HR Operations & Payroll

• Manage biweekly payroll for employees and contractors, including timesheets, reimbursements, deductions, and employee changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process new hires, compensation changes, leaves, and terminations in Rippling.
• Serve as a day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers.

Recruiting & Onboarding

• Support recruiting for open roles, including job postings, resume review, initial interviews, and interview coordination.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the hiring process and coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation.

Employee Relations

• Support managers with employee relations, performance management, attendance, and other day-to-day people matters.
• Respond to employee questions and help address workplace concerns consistently and professionally.
• Escalate complex or higher-risk employee matters when appropriate.

Benefits & Compliance

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and employee questions.
• Support leave administration, workers' compensation, and other HR-related matters as needed.
• Help ensure HR practices and documentation remain compliant with applicable federal, California, and local employment requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist, HR Manager, People Operations, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting day-to-day HR operations.
• Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting employee relations and providing guidance to managers.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• Strong organization, judgment, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with Rippling strongly preferred.