HR Generalist

Position: Human Resources Generalist
Pay Rate: $34.00/hourly
Location: Stockton, CA

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, Friday | 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
(Every Other Friday Off)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to manage payroll processing while supporting a broad range of Human Resources functions. This position is responsible for processing payroll for both union and non-union employees, maintaining HR records, administering benefits, supporting employee relations, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and labor regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried union and non-union employees.
• Review and verify employee timecards, attendance, overtime, shift differentials, and payroll adjustments.
• Interpret and administer payroll requirements in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Process new hires, terminations, promotions, wage increases, bonuses, deductions, and final paychecks.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and union payroll regulations.
• Process union dues, garnishments, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and employee benefit deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and assist with internal and external audits.
• Coordinate year-end payroll processing, including W-2 preparation and payroll tax reporting.

Human Resources

• Support full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HRIS records.
• Administer employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and annual open enrollment.
• Assist with employee relations for both union and non-union employees, including policy interpretation and issue resolution.
• Support labor relations by ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and partnering with management on union-related matters.
• Coordinate performance evaluations, employee training, and development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and company policies.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and return-to-work programs.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain compliance documentation, and assist with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and Human Resources experience.
• Experience processing payroll for both union and non-union workforces.
• Working knowledge of California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while building positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Benefits administration and leave management experience.
• Workers' compensation and labor relations experience.
• Professional certifications such as PHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are preferred.

After 44 years of service and multiple locations throughout the Central Valley, Hedy Holmes Staffing Services has established itself as an innovative staffing agency that puts a premium on matching top talent with top employers. We are among the regional leaders in customer service, talent placement, and out-of-the-box thinking to enhance the overall job search process.

Hedy Holmes is committed to finding candidates a successful career they can count on. Our team of experienced professionals understand that when it comes to staffing, it’s not about just filling a role, but rather finding a candidate that fits not only the requirements of the job, but the culture of the organization as well.

We take the extra step to ensure that all of our candidates are given the necessary resources to be successful in their role and to continue to grow and develop as professionals. Our dedication to our clients and candidates is what sets us apart from our competitors.