HR Generalist II

HR Generalist II
Irvine, CA
6 Months contract to hire
Pay Range: $23 to $27

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced HR Generalist II to support employee experience, HR operations, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR Business Partner initiatives across a growing organization. This role serves as a key resource for employees and leadership by managing employee inquiries, coordinating onboarding, leading employee events, supporting HR programs, and providing data-driven insights that improve the overall employee experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong HR generalist background with experience supporting HR Business Partners, administering HR policies and programs, managing employee relations inquiries, and utilizing HRIS systems and analytics to drive business decisions. This position also requires excellent communication skills, advanced Excel capabilities, experience with ADP, and the ability to develop engaging presentations and training materials using Canva and PowerPoint. Experience working in healthcare or another regulated industry is highly preferred.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2 4 years of experience as an HR Representative, HR Specialist, or HR Generalist
• Experience supporting HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and leadership teams
• Employee relations, employee services, and HR program administration experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis, reporting)
• Experience with HR analytics, dashboards, and workforce reporting
• Working knowledge of ADP or other Human Capital Management (HCM/HRIS) systems
• Experience maintaining employee records and ensuring data integrity
• Advanced PowerPoint and Canva skills for presentations, training materials, and infographics
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Bonus / Soft Skills:

• Experience leading employee engagement initiatives and company-wide events
• Experience managing new hire onboarding and orientation programs
• Healthcare or other regulated industry experience
• Experience supporting large, geographically dispersed employee populations
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, EEO, and other employment regulations
• Experience creating employee communications, HR documentation, and training materials
• Data visualization and HR metrics reporting expertise
• Process improvement and cross-functional project support experience
• Strong relationship-building and customer service mindset
• Experience balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Welcome to ConsultNet, a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions. Our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct search, and managed services onshore, nearshore, and hybrid. For over 25 years, we have connected thousands of consultants with meaningful roles through a personal, communication-driven approach, partnering with a diverse client base to build high-performing teams and create lasting impact. Our comprehensive service offerings cover a wide range of technology and engineering positions across key markets nationwide. Learn more at www.consultnet.com .

We champion equality and inclusivity, proudly supporting an Equal Opportunity Employer policy. We welcome applicants regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other status protected by law.