Human Resources Generalist

Be the voice that shapes workplace culture.

Step into a role where your decisions matter, your ideas drive change, and your work impacts every employee’s experience. This isn’t just HR—it’s about creating fairness, trust, and opportunity every single day.



Job Description

The Human Resources Business Partner plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive work environment by conducting site visits, discussing concerns with employees, providing feedback, and offering recommendations to the Management, Leadership, and Executive Teams. This role emphasizes a Just Culture, ensuring fair treatment of employees and aiding in resolving issues between management, supervisors, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Advise supervisors and managers on coaching steps related to employee performance, conduct, and behavior issues.
• Collaborate with management to create performance improvement plans, corrective action notices, and disciplinary process steps.
• Administer all workers’ compensation forms, initiate and follow-up on interactive processes, and address employee risk factors and safety issues.
• Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA, PDL, CFRA, and Accommodations.
• Review terminations to ensure compliance with policies and practices.
• Process involuntary terminations.
• Maintain knowledge of employment policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Travel as necessary to support operational needs.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints.
• Assist with employment and compliance audits.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in human resources, employee relations, HRIS, payroll, and administrative support.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including active listening and problem-solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and public presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AA/BS in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a generalist setting, particularly in employee relations.
• Nonprofit healthcare experience preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or other human resources certification preferred.
• Multi-tasking ability and capability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Adherence to infection control procedures and standards of professional ethics.
• Ability to present and train in de-escalation techniques.

Work Environment

The work environment requires a commitment to HIPAA, adherence to infection control procedures including standard precautions like temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking, and social distancing. The role involves the use of HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office. Flexibility to travel is necessary to support operational needs and the ability to function effectively in an emotional or stressful situations is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $86000.00/yr.

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, company paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with company match and no vesting schedule requirement.
Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.