HUMAN RESOURCES HR GENERALIST

Join our Team today and start your ownership journey! PAQ, Inc.
is a 100% Employee-Owned Company consisting of 23 retail grocery stores throughout the central valley and central coast of California.
Sixteen of our stores are price-impact, warehouse format under the FOOD 4 LESS banner and seven of our stores are Hispanic format with the RANCHO SAN MIGUEL MARKET banner.
We believe at PAQ, Inc.
that our Employee Owners are our most valuable asset, and we currently have an opening for Job Summary: The HR Generalist is responsible for providing administrative human resources support and services while ensuring compliance with California labor laws and regulations.
This role encompasses various HR functions, including recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, and HR policy implementation.
The HR Generalist plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Essential Functions: • Recruitment and Staffing: o Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interviewing, and selection.
o Ensure compliance with California's Civil Rights Department (CRD) and other relevant regulations.
o Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding activities as needed.
• Benefits Administration: o Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks, in accordance with California regulations.
o Facilitate open enrollment and assist employees with benefit-related questions.
o Manage leaves of absence and accommodations as required by California laws.
• Compliance and HR Policies: o Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including California Wage and Hour Laws and paid sick leave requirements.
o Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures in line with California labor standards.
o Assist in conducting HR audits and maintaining personnel records, adhering to California's recordkeeping requirements and legal rules.
• Performance Management: o Support the performance appraisal process, ensuring fairness and compliance.
o Assist in developing and implementing performance improvement plans, following California guidelines.
o Provide guidance to managers on performance-related matters, considering state-specific regulations.
• Training and Development: o Support training and development needs, including succession planning and leadership program.
o Coordinate and facilitate training sessions, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
o Promote professional development opportunities for employees.
• HR Reporting: o Assist in maintaining the HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems –Ceridian Dayforce) and support processes and procedures to preserve system integrity.
o Generate HR reports and metrics to support data-driven decision-making, while complying with privacy laws.
o Maintain HR databases and records, adhering to California's data privacy laws.
• Employee Engagement: o Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and activities that align with California's labor laws.
o Gather employee feedback and contribute to improving workplace satisfaction, adhering to confidentiality requirements.
o Update internal and external web page for recruiting and employee communication.
• Knowledge: • 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist role.
• Familiar with California labor laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and MS Office Suite.
• HR certification (PHR) is a plus.
• Familiarity with standard company HR policies and procedures.
• Skills: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in managing and organizing HR data and records accurately and securely.
• Abilities: • Strong team player and collaborator.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with California laws.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational ability to manage HR tasks, documentation, and deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to take the initiative to identify HR process improvements and suggest enhancements.
• Physical Requirements: • Significant portion of their day in an office environment, sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and performing administrative tasks.
• Must be able to handle paperwork, files, and documents, including lifting, carrying, and organizing paperwork as needed.
• Proficiency in using typical office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, fax machines, and printers.
• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as using a keyboard, writing, or handling small objects.
• Specify the typical working hours and whether overtime or extended periods of sitting may be required.
PAQ, Inc.
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
PAQ, Inc.
/Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel offers excellent health benefits, enrollment in our ESOP after 1 year, career advancement opportunities, paid vacation and sick leave, competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
We look forward to the possibility of you joining our team! The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job.
All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.
The responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of personnel so classified may vary.
EEO/Inclusivity - As PAQ, Inc.
continues to grow, our diversity—from our variety of perspectives and wide range of experiences—is essential to our strategy and success.
We are committed to continue to cultivate and celebrate an inclusive environment in which all employees are valued and respected regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.