Human Resources Generalist (Direct Hire)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Pay: $65,000 – $75,000 per year
Type: Full-Time, On-site

We are hiring a Human Resources Generalist with the confidence, professionalism, and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. This role supports both hourly and salaried employees and requires someone who can navigate complex employee relations issues with discretion, firmness, and fairness. The ideal candidate is highly organized, calm under pressure, and unafraid to make tough calls.

Key Responsibilities
Lead new hire orientation and onboarding
Promote a respectful, transparent, and open-door culture
Investigate and resolve employee concerns professionally and objectively
Provide guidance on disciplinary actions and conflict resolution
Conduct exit interviews and offer actionable feedback to management
Manage non-exempt recruitment, interviews, and onboarding
Support hiring managers through the full hiring lifecycle
Coordinate with staffing agencies to meet workforce needed
Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity
Audit HR files, track leave, and manage compliance documentation
Prepare reports related to staffing, trends, and budgeting
Coordinate with management and support teams on timekeeping, attendance, and labor tracking
Monitor compliance with employment law and internal policy

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
3+ years of HR Generalist experience (industrial/manufacturing environment preferred)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems (Lawson, KRONOS, SharePoint)
PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or in progress

Ideal Candidate Profile
Thick-skinned and level-headed — able to handle complaints, investigations, and disciplinary matters without losing focus
Clear communicator — able to deliver tough messages with clarity and confidence
Team player with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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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, AppleOne 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.