Ceres, CA | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

Exact Staff is hiring a Human Resources Generalist (HRIS, Benefits & Compensation) for a privately held beverage and consumer packaged goods organization with operations spanning manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, and sales across domestic and international markets. In this role, you'll play a critical part in supporting the organization's people strategy through effective management of HR systems, employee benefits programs, and compensation administration — partnering closely with HR leadership, payroll, finance, and external vendors to deliver accurate reporting, competitive compensation practices, and compliant, cost-effective benefits programs. This is a steady, full-time opportunity with weekly pay and strong potential for long-term placement.

This position is ideal for individuals with HR generalist, HRIS, benefits, or compensation experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage the company's ADP HR system, keeping employee information accurate, complete, and confidential
• Handle employee updates such as new hires, promotions, pay changes, and terminations
• Create HR reports on headcount, turnover, compensation, and benefits; build dashboards for HR and leadership
• Support ADP system updates, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Manage employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Work with benefits brokers, insurance companies, and other vendors
• Manage annual open enrollment and help employees understand their benefits
• Ensure benefits programs comply with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA
• Review benefit bills and verify payroll deductions
• Help manage employee leaves of absence and answer employee benefits questions
• Support salaries, bonuses, incentives, and other compensation programs
• Research market pay and benchmark company salaries against industry standards
• Maintain pay ranges and job classifications; process raises, promotions, and other pay changes
• Support pay equity reviews and compensation reporting
• Ensure compensation practices comply with California and federal requirements
• Support compliance with California wage and hour laws and maintain related HR policies
• Support HR, payroll, benefits, and compliance audits, and assist with required government reports and filings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of HR experience, especially in HRIS, benefits, and compensation
• California HR experience preferred
• Experience using ADP HRIS
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Experience creating HR reports and analyzing data
• Understanding of employee benefits and related laws
• Knowledge of compensation and salary benchmarking
• Familiarity with California and federal employment laws, including FMLA, CFRA, and ADA/FEHA leave requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Able to handle confidential information
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and work both independently and strategically

Pay, Schedule, and Location:

• Pay Rate: $36.00–$41.00/hour, DOE
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Location: Ceres, CA
• Temp-to-hire opportunity

Benefits Available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• $0 copay for unlimited Teladoc virtual visits
• Employee Assistance Program (medical, financial, or legal support)
• Coverage available for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Pet insurance available
• Resources for parents with children of developmental disabilities

Hiring Requirements:

• Valid identification that proves your right to work in the United States
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to pass a drug screen and background check.

Apply Today!
Call 661-393-9700 to discuss your work experience, or register online at www.exactstaff.com/register.

Exact Staff, Inc.
30 Years of Workforce Solutions