What our Human Resources Generalist will do:Identify and resolve HR policy, compliance, and process issues; recommend and implement improvements.Maintain and update HR policies and procedures; ensure alignment with California employment law.Utilize WOW methodology to support consistent HR processes.Process payroll-related changes, including hires, promotions, wage updates, and terminations.Review and validate timecards, schedules, and wage changes; ensure wage and hour compliance.Address payroll and timekeeping inquiries.Prepare severance agreements and analyze weekly temporary employee status.Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, performance issues, and corrective actions.Promote a positive work environment and support conflict resolution.Conduct or support investigations with proper documentation and reporting.Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.Facilitate onboarding, New Hire Orientation, Hourly Wage and Hour training, and UKG data accuracy.Support the annual GROW cycle, including goal setting and compensation planning.Promote ongoing development conversations and identify training needs.Stay informed on market trends, job classifications, and compensation practices.Respond to benefit inquiries and coordinate with Corporate Benefits on escalations.Serve as Philanthropic Lead for Wonderful Giving, Wonderful Together, and Good Neighbor programs.Assist with company events and participate in committees and special projects.