Human Resources Generalist

Location: Agoura Hills, CA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on HR Generalist for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Agoura Hills, CA. This is a true generalist role supporting day-to-day HR operations across the full employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and comfortable balancing employee support with compliance and administrative responsibilities.

This position partners closely with leadership and employees to ensure a positive employee experience while maintaining HR best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR procedures
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, orientation, and employee relations
• Assist with recruiting coordination, interview scheduling, offer letters, and background checks
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data while ensuring confidentiality and compliance
• Administer benefits support, leave of absence tracking, and workers' compensation documentation
• Partner with leadership on employee relations matters, performance documentation, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (CA), and local labor laws
• Support payroll administration by auditing timecards and coordinating with payroll providers
• Assist with HR projects, audits, training coordination, and policy updates
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture through employee engagement and support

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar HR role
• Strong working knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions (employee relations, benefits, payroll support, recruiting)
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Why This Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire role with long-term potential
• True HR Generalist exposure across all core HR functions
• Competitive hourly pay ($28-$32/hr)
• Opportunity to partner closely with leadership and make an immediate impact