JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Human Resources Generalist with at least 2 years of experience to support the daily functions of our HR department. The HR Generalist plays a key role in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, training, and benefits and payroll support. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English and possess a strong understanding of California labor laws, especially those relevant in Berkeley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
This is a part-time, hourly position that is 100% on-site and primarily based in Berkeley. The role reports directly to the HR Director. Due to the nature of our 24/7 manufacturing operations, this position may require occasional travel to other Acme Bread bakeries, as well as occasional weekend or night hours when management needs support with disciplinary matters for employees on night shifts.
The position starts with a Monday–Friday schedule from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm while training. Over time, the schedule may change to later in the afternoon to accommodate personnel and company needs at our Berkeley location.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Human Resources support role (Generalist, Coordinator, or related).
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, listening, and writing) is required to support a diverse employee population and ensure effective communication across departments.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Solid understanding of California employment laws, especially those applicable in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), artificial intelligence tools (AI), and experience using HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex).
• Possess a reliable phone line with voicemail.
• Must have reliable mean(s) of transportation.
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Ability to work most holidays
• Ability to work weekends and night hours as requested by management.

• Serve as a first point of contact for Berkeley employee inquiries related to HR policies, compliance law, and disciplinary documents.
• Support employment activities: administrative onboarding, orientations, leaves of absences, and benefits among others.
• Ensure all required onboarding paperwork and I-9 documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure newly hired employees, under any status, have all the appropriate paperwork on hand.
• Working with the HR Director to maintain digital and personnel files, including the company’s handbook, in accordance with California legal requirements and company policies.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, open enrollment communication, and responding to employee benefit and payroll questions.
• Support managers, supervisors and/or crew leads with deadlines for employee performance evaluations.
• Assist with employee incident reports including collecting additional documentation, conducting investigations, and drafting and presenting follow-up documents under the direction of the HR Director.
• Coordinate training programs and track employee participation and compliance.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Help prepare reports, metrics, and documentation for audits, internal tracking, or legal compliance.
• Provide occasional onsite support at our South San Francisco bakery to handle time-sensitive tasks.
• Contribute to a culture of respect, inclusion, and engagement across departments.