Human Resources Generalist

Full-time

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Generalist to join our dynamic team in Phoenix, AZ. This role will support employees across multiple U.S. geographical regions, with a strong focus on California employment practices. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in multi-state HR compliance, employee relations, and day-to-day HR operations. Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Duties

Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees in assigned regions, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Support and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, with a strong emphasis on California employment law.

Supports employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution in collaboration with HR leadership.

Assist with the implementation and administration of HR initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement, and training programs.

Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support recruitment efforts and onboarding processes across regions.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system.

Provide support for benefits administration, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities

Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees in assigned regions, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs.

Support and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, with a strong emphasis on California employment law.

Supports employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution in collaboration with HR leadership.

Assist with the implementation and administration of HR initiatives, including performance management, employee engagement, and training programs.

Partner with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support recruitment efforts and onboarding processes across regions.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system.

Provide support for benefits administration, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation as needed.

Other Requirements

Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and criminal background check

Be able to provide valid documentation to provide proof of citizenship in accordance with I-9 document

Display a professional and courteous attitude

Report to work at the designated start time

Willing to travel to various work sites if required (rarely occurs)

Willing to work overtime, nights and weekends when necessary

Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures and comply with the Company’s “Stop Work” policy

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designation operations and production areas as directed

Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-worker and Supervisor with other duties as required

Education and Experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Bilingual in Spanish/English is strongly preferred

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Strong working knowledge of California labor and employment laws is required

Working Conditions, Hours, Travel

Most work is performed in an office/warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets.

This is a full-time position. The standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Occasional travel to visit company locations within the region as well as for meetings or training outside the region is expected for this position.

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Physical Requirements

Work will be performed in an office, where a computer and office equipment may be used.

Regularly required to sit reach, stand, and often uses repetitive hand motions

Must be able to lift up to 15lbs

Requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens).

This job regularly requires verbal communication of detailed information to others either by phone or in person.

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

$65,000 - $70,000 per year based on experience

Vacation and Sick Leave

9 Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday

401k and 401k Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Long and Short-Term Disability, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, Accident and Pet Insurance

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

E-Verify

CERTEX USA, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. CERTEX utilizes E-Verify.