Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior HR Generalist

Location: Ontario

Full-Time | Onsite

Growth Path: HR Manager Potential

About the Role

We're seeking a highly skilled
Senior HR Generalist
to support a fast-growing, multi-entity organization spanning real estate, commercial/retail, aviation, land development, and congregate living. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, works well with executive leadership, and can balance hands-on HR operations with strategic problem solving.

You'll serve as a key HR partner across all business units owning payroll, benefits, compliance, recruiting coordination, and employee relations while providing high-impact support to managers and staff.

What You'll Do

Payroll & HR Operations

• Process
  bi-weekly & semi-monthly payroll
  across
  three entities
  , utilizing ADP Workforce Now and GreenLeaf.
• Manage payroll audits, reporting, timecard reviews, and adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain HRIS data, employee records, and documentation with a high level of detail.

Recruiting & Talent Support

• Manage job postings, job boards, candidate pipelines, and agency partnerships.
• Coordinate interview schedules and support hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and New Employee Orientation.

Benefits & Compliance

• Administer health, welfare, and supplemental benefit programs.
• Reconcile monthly carrier invoices and support open enrollment.
• Track leaves of absence (PDL/CFRA/FMLA) and ensure timely communication and compliance.

Employee Relations & HR Guidance

• Provide HR policy interpretation and day-to-day support to employees and managers.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, coaching, and performance support.
• Support training needs, culture initiatives, engagement, and retention strategies.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Serve as a resource across multiple business groups with diverse operational needs.
• Exercise strong judgment when determining what to escalate, address independently, or resolve strategically.
• Assist with HR projects, reporting, and organizational initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of HR Generalist experience
  , supporting payroll, benefits, recruiting, and compliance.
• Strong expertise with
  ADP Workforce Now
  (required).
• Experience processing multi-entity payroll cycles.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Solid knowledge of
  California employment law
  , including PDL/CFRA/FMLA, wage & hour, EEO, and compliance programs.
• High level of emotional intelligence—able to read a room, communicate professionally, and adapt quickly.
• Proven ability to work with executives and handle sensitive matters with discretion.

Preferred

• Experience in
  construction, real estate, property management
  , or similar industries.
• Experience supporting fast-growing or multi-entity organizations.
• Associate degree or higher in HR, Business, or related field.

Who You Are

• You're a problem solver with strong follow-through.
• You learn quickly and don't need to be told how to do something more than once.
• You handle shifting priorities with ease and stay calm under pressure.
• You thrive in a role where no two days look the same.
• You take pride in accuracy and high-quality work.

Why Join

• Work directly with executive leadership
• Support multiple exciting business verticals
• High-impact role with opportunity for growth into an
  HR Manager
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise truly matters