Human Resources Generalist (Administrative Support)

The HR Generalist (Administrative Support) plays a dual role, serving as the primary point of contact for employees and visitors while supporting the Human Resources department across a range of administrative and generalist functions. This role requires strong organizational skills, a customer-service orientation, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and foundational HR knowledge.

• Coordinate onboarding by preparing new hire paperwork, conducting orientations including benefits and policy overviews, and setting up personnel files both physically and in HRIS systems.
• Provide support for recruitment including posting job openings to internal and external job boards, scheduling interviews, conducting phone screenings, and supporting background and reference checks.
• Create and maintain personnel records in compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.
• Provide HR administrative support by scheduling employee meetings and compiling reports and HR metrics using Excel.
• Respond to and redirect employee questions about benefits, policies, and general office concerns.
• Support basic compliance by verifying employment eligibility (I-9) and assisting with audits and policy-related tasks.
• Assist with administrative payroll tasks such as collecting and entering timesheet data.
• Serve as the primary office liaison with external services and vendors.
• Perform general administrative duties such as answering phones, preparing documents, responding to emails, filing, and data entry tasks.
• Greet and direct visitors and guests to the appropriate departments.
• Process employment verifications and support employee status changes as needed.
• Perform other administrative and HR-related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in an administrative, receptionist, or HR assistant role preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS applications - Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and handle confidential matters.
• Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is preferred.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of free online courses.
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with cash bonus.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• A more complete list of benefits can be found here

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.