Position Description
ABC Companies' nine (9) world-class facilities routinely deliver service excellence and feature the latest diagnostic tools and state-of-the-art fabrication systems designed to cover a comprehensive range of transit bus, motorcoach and RV service and repair. In addition to a full line of diesel and gas commercial vehicle products ranging from vans to luxury buses, ABC is also a leader in fully electric commercial vehicles.
Title: Senior HR Generalist
Location: Newark, CA
Reports To: Human Resources Director
Job Type: Full-Time / On-site
Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 Annually
Position Overview:
ABC Companies is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior HR Generalist to oversee human resources operations for our California and Colorado locations.
Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, this role plays a critical part in ensuring California employment law compliance and maintaining consistent HR practices across the organization. In addition to supporting Colorado and California-specific HR needs, this individual will be part of a larger Florida based HR department and may be asked to support other HR related tasks and duties outside of the primary location responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary HR contact for California and Colorado employees, managing employee relations, compliance, onboarding/offboarding, and day-to-day support.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and ensure compliance with California, Colorado and federal employment laws, including wage and hour laws, leave entitlements, and safety regulations.
- Collaborate on sensitive employment matters, investigations, accommodations, and regulatory inquiries.
- Provide guidance and training for California and Denver locations on any required or developmental plans outlined for managers and employees.
- Manage California and Colorado-specific HR vendors and ensure service agreements meet performance expectations and regulatory standards.
- Support the development and improvement of onboarding and compliance processes across California and Colorado locations.
- Assist and partner with the Director of Human Resources on workers' compensation and risk, helping to provide oversight on claims, reporting, return-to-work programs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Participate in policy development and help ensure consistent application of HR practices company wide.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience with California HR law
- In-depth knowledge of California labor regulations.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification preferred: SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a multi-location or multi-state workforce.
- Experience with workers' compensation and risk management.
- Background in safety or OSHA compliance programs.
- Experience working with legal teams on employment-related issues.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
- Paid time off and holidays
This job description is subject to change at any time.
ABC Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
ABC Companies
paid time off, 401(k)
Jun 17, 2025