HR Generalist

Note to applicants:This exciting opportunity, with a generous benefits package, is an in-office position with operational hours M-F between the hours of 8:00 am-5:00 pm. This position is full-time and on-site at our office in Valencia, CA

Who We Are

is a leading online lighting retailer headquartered in Valencia, CA. Thanks to our amazing and talented employees, we are proud to be one of the largest online lighting retailers in the US. We deeply value our collaborative, open, and people-first culture and are invested in making Sunco a positive place where our team members thrive every day. With our new state-of-the-art distribution center in Georgia, we continue to expand our reach and enhance our ability to serve our customers with excellence and efficiency.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team that is lighting the way to a brighter future.

What We Do

We light up the world, literally. Customers have chosen Sunco to provide millions of LED lights and trust us for our exceptional customer service, eco-conscious product expertise, and unmatched value.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to support our growing team and help shape a positive employee experience. This position combines recruiting ownership with generalist responsibilities across employee relations, HR operations, and special projects. The ideal candidate is ready to take initiative, improve processes, and grow within the HR function. This role will work closely with the HR Manager and department leads, to ensure consistency, compliance, and care across all stages of the employee lifecycle.

Employee Experience & Support

• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR questions and support requests
• Support and enhance the onboarding, and employee lifecycle experience
• Maintain documentation of employee feedback, check-ins, and issue resolution steps
• Collaborate with departments such as Warehouse, Product, and IT to implement cross-functional initiatives
• Support employee relations matters by helping address workplace concerns and partnering with managers on appropriate resolutions
• Lead key HR initiatives and project that enhance employee experience and process efficiency (i.e. warehouse scheduling improvements and employee engagement programming)
• Champion company culture by helping plan quarterly events, new hire welcomes, and internal communication efforts

HR Operations & Compliance

• Create and maintain standard documents (e.g., Personnel Action Forms, change letters, transfer forms)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws across employment practices
• Assist with the review and rollout of HR policies and employee handbook updates
• Support leaves of absence tracking and documentation (FMLA, ADA, etc.) as needed
• Coordinate employee offboarding processes including exit interviews, final documentation, and system updates

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including sourcing, posting, screening, scheduling, and candidate communication
• Post roles across multiple platforms (Linked In, Indeed, etc.) and maintain ATS data accuracy
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a clear and smooth recruiting process
• Prepare for future scale by documenting recruiting workflows
• Document recruiting workflows and help improve hiring processes to support future organizational growth
• Assist with contractor onboarding or contingent workforce needs as required

Benefits & Compensation Support

• Assist with benefits administration including open enrollment, benefits troubleshooting, and employee questions
• Help coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely setup and changes
• Support HR Manager and Finance with pay-related changes and compensation updates
• Assist with employee communications related to benefits and compensation programs

Training, Development & Reporting

• Help coordinate and track compliance training, onboarding sessions, and team development resources
• Assist with performance management processes including documentation and review cycle support
• Monitor key HR metrics (turnover, headcount, time-to-fill)
• Assist in preparing HR reports and insights for leadership to support…