Human Resources Generalist

We are seeking an HR Generalist who enjoys a collaborative team as well as individual project responsibility for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Orange County! This HR Generalist role is best suited for someone who enjoys variety in a fast-paced environment while handling benefits, wellness, and talent acquisition responsibilities.BenefitsAdministers US and Canadian health and welfare benefits, coordinates companywide open enrollment meetings. Serves as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers. Audits, reconciles and processes benefit billingsOversees the Wellness Committee and wellness events, including biometrics screening, health fair, lunch-n-learns and challengesManages leaves of absence (FMLA, state leaves, ADA), partnering with Lead HR Generalist on wage replacement. Handles EDD inquiries and premium paymentsAdministers the 401k plan, tracking open enrollments, loans and deferrals and upload on the biweekly 401k CCM fileTracks eligibility dates on all benefits and notifies newly eligible employees in a timely fashion on health and welfare benefits as well as 401k plans. Distributes the appropriate compliance documents to eligible employeesHandles benefits inquiries from management, employees and brokersWorks closely with team members on benefit deductions, including 401k loan payments and premium payments during leaves of absencePrepares the census data for the required 5500 filings on both the health and welfare benefits and the 401k planTalent AcquisitionEnsures job descriptions are accurate, complete and compliant with regulatory mandatesCoordinates local recruiting efforts including sourcing, tracking resumes, screening resumes, preliminary interviews and scheduling interview with appropriate managerPrepares appropriate response letters and offers of employment via the ATS. Maintains strong communication with manager and applicants throughout the recruitment process and, informs the HR team and IT of accepted offers and hire datesMaintains the weekly recruitment report & monthly HQ's headcount/org chart reportPrepare ATS analytical reports for management when requestedMay conduct new hire orientation and assists with onboardingOtherPartners with the Lead HR Generalist on merit and bonus planningAssists HR co-workers on year-end Holiday Party, and other company events.Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs,and laws.Remains abreast of all pertinent federal, state and local employment and benefits laws.Participates in administrative staff meetings and may attend other meetings and seminarsMaintains data and complies statistical reports concerning personnel data using the HRIS systemActs as a backup for Sr HR Coordinator & Lead HR Generalist as neededPerforms other duties as required