Jr. Human Resource/ Recruiter

Location: Santa Clarita (Valencia), CA 91355 (Onsite – local candidates only)

Compensation: $72K–$79K/year + excellent benefits

Type: Permanent – Direct Hire

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (start time between 7:30am–8:00am)

Our client is an early-stage medical device company developing the first implantable neurostimulation device for the treatment of chronic inflammation.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As the HR Assistant/Generalist, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting both employees and leadership across all HR functions. From recruiting and onboarding to employee engagement and compliance, you’ll help create a positive employee experience while building your skills in a fast-paced, people-first environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support HR Manager with recruiting – develop recruitment plans, post job openings, and monitor recruiting budgets and expenses.
• Manage applicant tracking through all stages of the hiring process, including pre-employment screening, offer coordination, and onboarding to ensure a smooth and compliant candidate experience.
• Manage interview schedules for hiring managers, interview panels, and candidates; coordinate candidate transportation, lodging, and expense reimbursement process.
• Welcome candidates and facilitate a smooth interview process by overseeing and escorting candidates between interviews.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, support conflict resolution, and escalate complex issues to HR Manager as needed.
• Ensure data integrity by maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS.
• Facilitate performance review cycles and goal setting; track progress and provide guidance on professional development opportunities.
• Assist with new employee onboarding, promotions, and terminations by updating phone lists, org charts, calendars, and job descriptions.
• Monitor employee time off requests in HRIS, verify as needed, and approve/deny requests based on company policies. Communicate outcomes and update the companywide calendar.
• Coordinate final pay, COBRA notices, and system deactivations upon employee termination.
• Generate and analyze HRIS reports to support compliance requirements (EEO, ACA, pay equity), assist with internal/external audits, and provide workforce insights to HR Manager and VP of Operations.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in an HR support or generalist role.
• Growth opportunities in HR functions and interested in recruiting support.
• Must have experience with recruiting: posting jobs and managing all stages of the hiring process.
• Experience managing interview schedules, including panel interviews.
• Experience with general HR duties: maintaining employee records, facilitating performance reviews, assisting with onboarding and promotions.
• Some knowledge of benefits and leave administration; ability to coordinate final pay and system deactivation upon termination.
• Able to support open enrollment.
• People-focused, engaging, and enjoys interacting with employees.
• Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems.
• Highly organized, strong multi-tasking ability, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and able to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and MS Word.

Why Join

• Be part of an early-stage, mission-driven company making a real impact in healthcare.
• Work closely with leadership and contribute to shaping the company’s HR processes.
• Growth opportunities in both HR and recruiting functions.
• Competitive pay + excellent benefits.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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