HR Generalist at Humina Resource in Irvine, California, United States

Job description

• We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist / HR Manager to support and manage day-to-day HR operations. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a wide range of HR responsibilities in a small to mid-sized organization.
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• A proactive and reliable team player
• Someone who can take ownership of HR functions independently
• A hands-on professional who is comfortable managing both administrative and strategic HR tasks
• Ability to work effectively in a bilingual (Japanese-English) business environment

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR operations including onboarding and offboarding processes
• Process and manage payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Administer employee benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local labor laws
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues
• Support performance management and employee relations as needed
• Assist with recruiting efforts, including job postings and interview coordination
• Communicate and coordinate with internal stakeholders in both English and Japanese
• Collaborate with management to improve HR processes and workplace practices

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Japanese-English bilingual (required)
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing (required)
• Strong knowledge of HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and compliance
• Familiarity with California labor laws preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a small or mid-sized company preferred
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is a plus, but not required

Skills

Required

• Japanese-English bilingual
• Payroll processing
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Knowledge of California labor laws
• Experience in small or mid-sized company

Benefits

• Annual salary: $60,000–$75,000 (DOE)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Performance-based bonus