Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, bilingual Human Resources Generalist to support and execute a broad range of HR functions across the employee lifecycle. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on operational support.

As a key member of the HR team, you will lead recruitment efforts, manage onboarding and offboarding programs, support benefits and payroll administration, ensure compliance with employment laws, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer administration.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding programs to ensure successful employee integration.
• Lead offboarding activities, including exit documentation and separation processes.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records within the HRIS.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with payroll-related processes by ensuring employee data accuracy and responding to payroll inquiries.
• Administer workers' compensation and leave-related processes as required.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employee and manager questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace concerns.
• Provide HR support in both English and Spanish.
• Assist with employee relations matters and help ensure fair, consistent application of company policies.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Maintain employee handbook content and HR policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate HR documentation and records.

Performance & Employee Engagement

• Support performance review cycles and performance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building programs.
• Help foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing workplace environment.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics related to recruiting, retention, turnover, engagement, and other key people metrics.
• Provide insights and recommendations to HR leadership to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in both English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 5+ years of HR Generalist or related human resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Full-cycle recruiting
  • Onboarding and offboarding
  • Benefits administration
  • Payroll support
  • Workers' compensation
  • Employee relations
  • HRIS administration
  • Performance management
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting audits, documentation, and policy administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Self-starter with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or comparable HR certification.
• Experience within manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience developing HR reports, metrics, and workforce analytics.
• Background supporting employee engagement and recognition programs.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Paid birthday off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the entire employee lifecycle
• High visibility and partnership with senior HR leadership
• Collaborative, employee-focused culture with opportunities for professional growth

Work Environment

This position supports a growing organization where HR plays a strategic role in business success. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic environment that combines employee interaction, compliance, HR operations, and data-driven decision-making. Schedule expectations (onsite, hybrid, or remote) will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oceanside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oceanside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.