HR Generalist

About The Company
AC Pro is a family-owned business that has provided heating and air conditioning products since 1986. With locations across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, we are committed to delivering quality products and service. Our team-centered culture is built on strong values and a focus on serving customers, dealers, associates, and suppliers. We strive to create a workplace where associates can contribute, grow, and build fulfilling careers.
About The Role
AC Pro is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions. Reporting to the HR Supervisor or Manager, you will work with associates and leaders on recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll support, leave administration, employee relations, and compliance. This role calls for sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturdays as needed.
Qualifications
Five to seven years of experience in Human Resources, business, or a related field.
Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Strong knowledge of multi-state HR practices and federal, state, and local employment requirements.
Experience with full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee benefits, open enrollment, ACA compliance, and employee communications.
Experience administering FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation coordination, and other leave programs.
Payroll support experience, including payroll audits and backup processing responsibilities.
Knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and HR best practices.
Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to protect confidential information.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources is preferred but not required. PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, or comparable certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing and interviews through hiring, in partnership with hiring managers.
Coordinate new-hire paperwork and orientation, and help deliver a smooth onboarding experience.
Respond to employment-related questions and refer sensitive or complex matters to HR leadership.
Administer health and welfare benefits, ACA compliance, Safe Harbor processes, and related employee communications.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HRIS data, and conduct employment verifications.
Support payroll processing, incentive and bonus programs, benefit changes, time-off tracking, expense reimbursements, and payroll audits.
Assist with unemployment claims, leave administration, and workers’ compensation coordination.
Advise managers on employee relations, investigations, performance, corrective action, and development.
Support compensation, recognition, engagement, and retention programs; prepare HR reports and workforce metrics.
Promote compliance with applicable laws, company policies, HIPAA, and confidentiality requirements, and contribute to special projects as assigned.
This position involves primarily office-based work, including extended periods of sitting and computer use. It may require occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying office materials weighing approximately 10 to 25 pounds.
The pay range is $33.65 to $44.95 per hour. Actual starting pay depends on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. This is a non-exempt position. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen following a conditional offer and provide documentation establishing eligibility to work in the United States.
Benefits
AC Pro offers medical HMO and PPO options, dental HMO and PPO in-network plans, vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, a health flexible spending account, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program. Associates also receive weekly pay, vacation and sick pay, paid holidays, and a paid Veterans Day off for associates who served in the military. Career advancement and development opportunities are available.
Equal Opportunity
AC Pro is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work arrangement
Yes