People Operations Generalist

West Pak Avocado, Inc.

. Serve as the team’s subject matter expert on employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, EAP, and 401(k) .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMurrieta • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefit programs and leave administration, including compliance with California and federal laws. Proficient in HRIS management and relationship-building across organizational levels.

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Employee Benefit ProgramsLeave AdministrationBilingual in English and SpanishHRIS ProficiencyCalifornia and Federal Leave Laws

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationLeave ManagementInvoice ReconciliationData AuditsPolicy InterpretationEmployee RelationsFMLA ComplianceCOBRA ProcessesACA TrackingHRIS Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsDiscretionJudgmentProactive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteADP

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CPCEBSCLMS

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingDistributionAgriculturePlant EnvironmentEmployee Benefits Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the team’s subject matter expert on employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, EAP, and 401(k)
Lead open enrollment planning and execution with the People Operations team, brokers, and carriers
Oversee benefits enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and COBRA processes
Partner with the Director of People Operations on complex benefits questions and escalated claim, eligibility, and billing issues
Support monthly invoice reconciliation, HRIS and carrier data audits, benefits compliance, ACA tracking and reporting, and required notices
Lead the team’s approach to leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, California paid sick leave, and personal leaves
Guide employees and teammates through SDI and PFL and coordination with benefits, pay, and disability plans
Partner on the ADA/FEHA interactive process and reasonable accommodation requests
Develop and maintain leave tracking tools, templates, and processes
Coordinate with Safety on workers’ compensation leaves and modified duty
Train and support teammates on benefits and leave procedures and legal and policy changes
Advise employees and managers on policy interpretation, employee relations, discipline, and separations
Assist with sensitive investigations related to policy violations and employee relations concerns
Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation and conduct exit interviews
Maintain accurate HRIS records and update the employee handbook, directory, and organizational chart
Support performance programs, employee recognition initiatives, and West Pak Cares events
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HR experience, with significant hands-on experience in benefits and leave administration (required)
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong speaking, reading, and writing skills (required)
Working knowledge of California and federal leave and benefits laws, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA, COBRA, and ACA
Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, agriculture, or plant environment strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or CLMS certification a plus
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and HR systems such as ADP
Proven ability to build relationships and earn trust across all levels of the organization
Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines at once
Discretion and sound judgment with confidential information
A confident, proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and loves to keep learning
Ability to work day shift, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for overtime
Ability to travel 5–10% to New Jersey and Texas
Ability to meet physical requirements, including prolonged sitting, occasional standing and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting/carrying files and materials typically weighing less than 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k) plan
Flexible overtime availability
Equal opportunity employment protections
Consideration under the California Fair Chance Act for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records