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HR Generalist - Irvine
Job Description
Our client is a dynamic, values-driven organization experiencing significant growth. They pride themselves on teamwork, accountability, innovation, and high performance.
The HR Generalist will be a trusted partner to managers and employees, driving HR operations, talent acquisition, culture initiatives, and compliance. The successful candidate must hold a valid passport and be able to travel internationally for training. You must be able to commute daily to Irvine California, U.S.A.
HR Generalist responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality HR generalist support across the USA and EU
- Partner with business leaders and hiring managers on people focused initiatives
- Provide hands on coaching to managers, including guidance on employee relations, performance, and compliance
- Manage end to end recruitment for U.S. and EU roles, including job design, interviews, offers, and onboarding
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance
- Lead HR operations including offboarding, exit interviews, and HR system management (HRM, 15Five)
- Support culture and engagement initiatives including OKRs, check ins, surveys, events, and charity programs
- Ensure adherence to employment laws across relevant jurisdictions and support internal audits
- Build relationships with external partners such as recruitment agencies and L&D/coaching providers
- Participate in safety, sustainability, and employee engagement committees
- Model organizational values
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment while maintaining professionalism and composure
- 8+ years of HR generalist experience supporting ~30–50+ employees, ideally within an SME environment
- A degree or certificate in Human Resources or a related field
- Strong knowledge of core HR functions (recruitment, training, ER, compliance, development)
- High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills, and a mature, professional presence
- A proactive, solutions oriented mindset with the ability to work independently
- Strong judgment and ability to balance compliance with practical business needs
- Ability to manage changing priorities, competing demands, and high pressure situations
- Experience coordinating with global teams is an asset (EU exposure not required)
- Resourceful, hands on, resilient, and highly organized
- The discussed salary range is $85,000 – $100,00, depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Hybrid flexibility considered once established in the role
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision/life/LTD; company covers 75%)
- 401(k)
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Meet Your Recruiter
Patti Babyn
RPR, Senior Recruitment Consultant
HR, Senior Administrative & Executive Assistants
Specializing in Human Resources, Executive Assistant, and Senior Administrative placements across Canada, Patti has over 15 years of national and global recruitment experience. She brings a wealth of expertise in interviewing, placement and collaboration, giving her clients the benefit of impeccable matches. She was also a business owner and managed a sales team for nine years, so she brings practical insights that drive success for her clients.
Patti’s thoughtful questions probe deep into the needs of each client, allowing her to pinpoint the best talent for the role from her vast network of qualified candidates. She is equally enthusiastic with candidates. Knowing that what she does changes lives, she provides insightful advice. With a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she situates candidates in positions where they will succeed. She has a degree and background in social work, where she honed keen communication and assessment skills. Passionate about cultivating long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, she is an ongoing resource for those she partners with.
Patti is a wife and mother, and outside of the office enjoys camping, hiking, cycling and volunteering. She is also a part-time makeup artist and takes pride in helping woman look and feel their best!