HR Generalist

Full Steam Staffing is hiring an HR Generalist in Salinas, CA! It’s a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and working closely with both leadership and employees. Join our team if you’re passionate about people, enjoy solving problems, and want to make a real impact in a growing organization! Job Title: Human Resources Generalist (FLSA Exempt) Pay Rate: $80,000/year Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D Shift: AM Shift Job Summary The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive HR support across multiple business units. Under the direction of the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), this role handles day-to-day HR activities including recruitment and onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, training and development, safety, compliance, and HR data maintenance. This position supports executive leadership and a large seasonal workforce across multiple regions. Essential Functions Serve as the primary resource for new-hire orientation and onboarding activities, including required testing and screenings. Ensure all new-hire documentation is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner, including coordination with remote locations. Administer employee benefits enrollment and related reporting requirements. Support employee relations activities such as conflict resolution, investigations, legal compliance, and documentation, independently or under HRBP guidance. Maintain working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements. Deliver or support training programs including New Hire Orientation, Sexual Harassment Prevention, skills training, and safety-related topics. Administer Workers’ Compensation processes, including incident response, documentation, reporting, and ongoing communication with injured employees. Coordinate return-to-work and transitional duty programs as needed. Manage OSHA/CalOSHA reporting, documentation, inspections, and compliance follow-up. Coordinate and track required safety training and ensure proper documentation. Conduct safety audits and work with management to address findings in a timely manner. Support environmental compliance activities such as hearing conservation testing, lockout/tagout programs, and hazardous materials audits. Maintain accurate HR records and reporting through the company HRIS system. Assist with audits of HR, payroll, and safety processes for internal teams and third-party providers. Support additional programs such as DOT setup and maintenance as needed. Adhere to all PPE and personal safety requirements in both office and field environments. Food Safety Commitment Understand and comply with company food safety policies and procedures. Complete all required food safety training. Perform all duties in accordance with food safety standards, including GAP requirements. Request additional or refresher training as needed. Qualifications Education & Experience AA degree in Human Resources, Business, Agribusiness, or related field required; BA degree preferred. 5–10 years of experience in a similar HR generalist role (non-exempt or exempt). Technical Skills Ability to accurately complete and analyze HR documentation such as timecards, training records, new-hire paperwork, investigations, and disciplinary records. Strong math skills for performance tracking, reporting, and cost analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email systems. Experience with HRIS data management and reporting. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Soft Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish. High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity. Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality. Physical Requirements Ability to walk fields over uneven terrain, including bending and stooping. Exposure to plants, fruits, vegetables, insects, and outdoor weather conditions (heat, wet, humid). Visual requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. #IND-M