We are a growing company based in Irvine, CA, operating in a specialized manufacturing and distribution industry. With a team of approximately 30–40 employees, we value efficiency, collaboration, and a supportive work environment.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Manager to support and manage day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of HR responsibilities in a small to mid-sized organization.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes
Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner
Administer employee benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation
Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws
Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues
Support performance management and employee relations as needed
Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination
Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese
Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices
Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in Human Resources
Japanese-English bilingual (required)
Hands-on experience with payroll processing (required)
Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance
Familiarity with California labor laws preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a small or mid-sized company preferred
Preferred Qualifications
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus, but not required
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary: $60,000–$75,000 (DOE)
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Performance-based bonus
What We're Looking For
A proactive and reliable team player
Someone who can take ownership of HR functions independently
A hands-on professional who is comfortable managing both administrative and strategic HR tasks
Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (Japanese-English) business environment
Work Environment
On-site position in Irvine, CA
Collaborative and team-oriented workplace
Please contact Satomi Honda for this position: (213) 448-7822 (text or call) satomi.h@huminaresource.com
Numbers & Facts
Location
Irvine, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$60,000–$75,000 Per Year
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Benefitsunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Human Resources Certificationunmatched
Human Resources Processesunmatched
Human Resources Strategyunmatched
Japanese Languageunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
PHR (Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Payroll Managementunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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