Human Resources Generalist in Torrance, California at Smart LLC

HR Generalist / Recruiter Support

Fixed-Term Leave Coverage

This is a fixed-term assignment covering an employee leave of absence of approximately 5 months, with a target start date June 15, 2026 and an anticipated end date of November 15, 2026. Extension or conversion to a permanent role may be considered based on business needs but is not guaranteed.

Who We Are

Chemical Guys (CG) is more than a brand. It's a lifestyle with a worldwide following driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead. We welcome Any and All who share this passion to become part of our CG Family.

When we started, we decided to wipe the slate clean and begin fresh with the simple idea to make the best quality auto-detailing chemicals manufactured right here in California to the highest quality standards. Over the years, we have grown into so much more: a huge library of detailing knowledge, a benchmark in the industry, and a group of friends with one common passion.

Today, Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in the automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the world. But this is still just the beginning. We want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun along with you. So, grab a wash mitt, some soap, put that great smile on your face, and don't look back, it's going to be an unforgettable ride!

Position Overview

This role provides interim coverage for our Benefits Administration, Onboarding in Paylocity, and HR compliance functions during an incumbent's leave of absence, ensuring continuity with no disruption to enrollments, claims, and compliance deadlines. The HR Generalist / Recruiter Support will serve as the primary point of contact for these areas, with recruiting support as needed. You will manage day-to-day benefits operations across all corporate entities, partner with our broker and carriers, support Open Enrollment with the HR Manager, and keep Paylocity clean and accurate. You will also drive smooth onboarding and offboarding, support workers' comp and unemployment claims, and ensure multi-state labor compliance.

Because this is a coverage assignment, the first weeks will emphasize a structured ramp-up and knowledge transfer from the HR team, and the final weeks will focus on documentation and a clean hand back to the returning incumbent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of employee benefits across multiple entities, including enrollments, terminations, life event changes, and year-end updates in Paylocity.
• Coordinate Open Enrollment alongside the HR Manager, including communication, updating finalized plans/rates in Paylocity, and working directly with brokers and carriers.
• Serve as the main point of contact with brokers and carriers, ensuring timely communication of workforce updates, plan changes, and compliance notices.
• Reconcile monthly carrier invoices and work closely with Accounting to verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and process corrections or credits.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries, providing guidance on enrollments, QLEs, and claims resolution.
• Enter and manage COBRA qualifying events in Paylocity; ensure proper transmission to the COBRA administrator and accurate tracking of COBRA enrollees.
• Manage all ICW workers' compensation claims, including reporting, provider coordination, return-to-work tracking, and lost-time management.
• Maintain accurate workers' comp classification codes for all employees across corporate entities.
• Respond in a timely manner to all EDD unemployment claims and coordinate documentation with managers; support preparation for hearings as assigned.
• Support ACA compliance, including measurement/stability tracking and year-end reporting, while adhering to HIPAA privacy requirements.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding in Paylocity, including background checks, I-9/E-Verify, new hire setup, benefit enrollment, and orientation tasks across all entities.
• Support offboarding processes in Paylocity, including final pay inputs, benefit terminations, COBRA processing, and return of company property.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including labor postings, training requirements, and recordkeeping.
• Run reports in Paylocity for benefits, compliance, and headcount; reconcile payroll deductions with carrier bills.
• Serve as the day-to-day administrator of the Paylocity HRIS, maintaining data integrity, managing employee records and system updates, and building/running reports across benefits, compliance, and headcount.
• Maintain accurate and organized HR/benefits files while safeguarding confidential information.
• Complete a thorough ramp-up at the start of the assignment and maintain clear process documentation throughout, ensuring a smooth hand back at the end of the coverage period.
• Work closely with the HR Manager on HR initiatives and provide overall support for the HR department as needed.

Position Details

Department: HR

Reports To: HR Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term (leave coverage); approximately 5 months

Compensation Range: $70,304 - $90,000 annualized (paid for the duration of the assignment)

Location: Torrance, CA

Benefits: Benefits eligibility for this fixed-term role to be confirmed. Standard full-time benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, voluntary Life and Disability insurance, FSA, PTO + 5 sick days, 9 holidays + 1 floating holiday & employee discount.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of benefits administration experience in a multi-state environment; ability to operate independently with minimal ramp-up is essential given the fixed-term nature of the role.
• Hands-on experience managing the Paylocity HRIS required, including module configuration, data integrity, and reporting; ability to administer the system independently with minimal ramp-up.
• Strong knowledge of open enrollment, carrier/broker coordination, billing reconciliation, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and workers' compensation claims.
• Experience responding to EDD unemployment claims; familiarity with hearings is a plus.
• Understanding of HR compliance, including FMLA/CFRA/PDL basics, wage-and-hour fundamentals, and labor posting requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Excel; ability to build and run reports in Paylocity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Recruiting coordination experience preferred; bilingual fluency is a plus.