Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Job Title : HR Generalist

Location (City, State) : Costa Mesa, CA

Industry : Construction / Environmental Services

Pay : $65,000 $75,000 + Discretionary Bonus (paid annually in June)

About Our Client :

Our client is a California-based engineering contractor with specialized expertise in environmental remediation and demolition services. Their work includes projects such as contaminated site cleanup, water treatment, facility deactivation, and habitat restoration. They serve a wide range of clients across sectors including government, education, energy, manufacturing, and aerospace. The company employs approximately 190 people and growing!

Job Description :

This onsite HR Generalist role is a great fit for an experienced, bilingual (Spanish / English) human resources professional who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment. As part of a small and collaborative HR team, this individual will support core HR functionsincluding full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relationswhile helping to foster a positive and productive workplace culture. The HR Generalist will also serve as a strategic partner to the leadership team, providing coaching and guidance, and will work closely with Safety Managers to ensure alignment between HR practices and field operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage full-cycle recruiting : post jobs, screen candidates, conduct interviews, and extend offers
• Lead onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring accurate system data entry
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll, PTO, and general HR concerns
• Oversee benefits enrollment and respond to employee benefits questions
• Audit and process benefits and 401(k) reports and invoices on a regular basis
• Coordinate performance reviews and maintain compensation records
• Handle employee relations issues, manage leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA), and resolve workplace concerns
• Coach managers, particularly field leadership, on HR best practices

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Perks :

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.