Innovive is a consistently growing B2B manufacturing company serving the biomedical research industry. We value hard work and credit the team for our success. The HR Specialist plays a key role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This role is responsible for performing a variety of HR-related duties on a professional level across multiple HR functions: including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management. The HR Specialist reports to the HR Director and ensures alignment with organizational goals while providing support to both managers and employees. Position Responsibilities: ● Coordinate and manage the recruitment process including posting job ads, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and facilitating the finalization of employment offer letters. ● Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, benefits enrollment, and ensuring proper documentation is completed. ● Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures. ● Assist with conflict resolution, employee coaching, and performance improvement plans. ● Plan and support employee engagement initiatives and activities. ● Develop engaging onboarding and internal communications materials, including internal newsletters, flyers, digital signage (TV slides), and presentations to support company initiatives and employee engagement. ● Support employees with benefits-related questions and issues. ● Assist in payroll processing and ensure all employee records are correct and compliant. ● Assist HR Director in ensuring HR practices are compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. ● Maintain employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality. ● Assist HR Director with updating and implementation of HR policies and procedures as needed. ● Support performance management processes by tracking evaluation deadlines and collecting necessary documents. ● Assist in identifying training needs and organizing appropriate programs. ● Assist with maintaining records of workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses. ● Support the day to day operations of the office such as ordering supplies, keeping the office clean and organized, coordinating maintenance and arranging for repairs. ● Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills: ● Solid understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations is required. ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills. ● Proficient in HRIS systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). ● Experience with TriNet a plus. ● Self-motivated, combining initiative with complete follow-through is a must. ● Have a proactive approach to problem solving and be resourceful to get things done. ● Excellent organizational skills with time management and ability to prioritize. ● Exercise discretion and confidentiality while demonstrating a high personal standard of ethics and integrity. ● Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Education and Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. ● 3-4 years of experience as an HR Specialist or in a similar HR role. Location: San Diego, CA Compensation: $27-35/hr Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt Benefits Offered: We offer excellent benefit packages and employee programs including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with Company match, EAP, employee discounts, and a casual work environment with excellent career development opportunities.