Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist / HR Operations Specialist

Location: Irvine, CA

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, Tuesday–Thursday

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Experience: 3–5 years

Start Date: ASAP

Green Key is partnering with an established organization in Irvine, CA, to identify an HR Generalist / HR Operations professional to join their team.

While the title is HR Generalist, this position is heavily focused on HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, process improvement, and employee development. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and process-driven but also genuinely enjoy working with people.

This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to stay busy, take ownership, and look beyond simply completing a task. We're looking for someone who naturally asks "why?" and looks for ways to improve processes rather than approaching HR as purely transactional.

The position is structured as temp-to-hire, with the expectation of conversion within the first three months for a strong performer.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and maintain accurate employee information and records.
• Utilize Workday to manage and maintain employee data and HR processes.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure HR processes and documentation remain compliant with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve HR processes.
• Maintain organized and accurate HR documentation.

• Onboarding & Offboarding
• Coordinate the full onboarding process for new hires.
• Conduct and coordinate new hire orientations and onboarding activities.
• Ensure new employees receive appropriate information regarding company policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Coordinate offboarding activities and ensure all required steps and documentation are completed.
• Assist departing employees with COBRA and benefits-related processes as needed.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Write and post job descriptions.
• Source and identify qualified candidates through LinkedIn and other recruiting channels.
• Demonstrate the ability to hunt for and engage passive candidates.
• Conduct candidate screening and coordinate interviews.
• Support background checks, offer preparation, and other pre-employment processes.
• Recruiting volume will vary based on organizational hiring needs.

• Employee Development & Performance
• Support the employee performance review process.
• Help ensure career paths and employee development opportunities are clearly mapped out.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Support programs designed to improve employee engagement, development, and retention.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Serve as an HR resource and brand ambassador for the organization.
• Help communicate company programs, policies, culture, and values to employees.
• Explain and promote company benefits to new hires.
• Provide a high level of customer service to employees and managers.
• Partner with leadership to support a positive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace culture.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5 years of HR experience, preferably with a strong HR Operations and Talent Acquisition background.
• Workday proficiency is required.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting.
• Demonstrated LinkedIn sourcing experience, including the ability to identify passive candidates.
• Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Experience writing and posting job descriptions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.