HR Generalist

Company: AppleOne
Location: Ontario
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description If you are the person everyone calls for payroll puzzles, leave questions, and “is this compliant?” moments, this role has your name all over it. We are hiring a Senior HR Generalist to support several related companies in real estate, construction/development, commercial/retail, aviation, cannabis (financials only), and congregate living. You will be the go to partner for both HR operations and payroll. What you will own Payroll: 40–50 percent of your week Run full cycle payroll for multiple entities using ADP Workforce Now Process bi weekly and semi monthly pay cycles Handle commissions, bonuses, retro pay, garnishments, and adjustments Audit timecards, deductions, and taxes before submission Reconcile payroll data and build clean reports in Excel using pivot tables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas HR generalist and benefits Administer health, dental, vision, and 401k plans, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and invoice reconciliation Lead onboarding and new hire orientation so people start informed and supported Support managers with performance discussions, corrective actions, and terminations Answer day to day HR questions with a balance of policy, clarity, and empathy Leaves, compliance, and employee relations Manage LOA, ADA, FMLA, CFRA and related California leave programs from intake through return to work Partner with managers on employee relations issues and investigations and document findings Keep the organization compliant with California employment laws, including wage and hour, EEO, and safety Maintain accurate, audit ready HRIS and personnel records across entities Partnership and projects Work directly with executives and department leaders across all business lines Create payroll and HR reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership using Excel Help refine processes, improve data integrity, and streamline how HR and payroll run What you bring Required 5 to 10 plus years as an HR Generalist / HRBP / HR and Payroll hybrid Recent, hands on full cycle payroll for 2 to 3 or more entities Proven experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll Experience with bi weekly and semi monthly payrolls Comfort handling commissions, retro pay, garnishments, and payroll audits Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP or XLOOKUP, and complex formulas such as IF, SUMIF, and INDEX/MATCH Strong working knowledge of California employment law, including LOA/ADA/FMLA/CFRA and wage and hour Hands on experience with benefits administration, leaves, onboarding, employee relations, and investigations Preferred Background in construction, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, manufacturing, or real estate/property management Exposure to multiple payroll systems; GreenLeaf is a plus Who you are Confident working with executives and coaching managers Comfortable making decisions and knowing when to escalate Detail focused, data fluent, and steady when things change quickly Someone who wants to truly own HR and payroll, not just process tasks If this sounds like you, please apply with your resume and a brief note on: Your experience with ADP Workforce Now The number of entities and employees you have run payroll for How you have used Excel to solve a payroll or HR problem Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023 -06/22- 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay - transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e- verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E - Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 1062 Company Description This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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