<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>HR People Specialist</strong> for a 3–4+ month contract opportunity with one of our top clients in San Mateo. Our client is a Bay Area nonprofit behavioral health organization. They provide a range of behavioral health and supportive services designed to help individuals build stability, independence, and fulfilling lives. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience supporting the employee lifecycle, onboarding, HRIS data, and day-to-day employee support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientations and employee training initiatives.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including background checks, I-9 completion, new-hire paperwork, employee communications, and HRIS data entry.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and conduct routine HR data audits.</li><li>Process employment verification requests and prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports.</li><li>Support HR data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and provide timely guidance or escalate issues when appropriate.</li><li>Partner with the HR team to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an HR People Specialist to join a non-profit organization on a Contract basis. This role supports essential employee lifecycle activities by delivering a welcoming onboarding experience, maintaining accurate personnel information, and assisting with day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to keep HR processes organized and compliant.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead new employee orientation sessions and contribute to training efforts that help team members transition smoothly into the organization.<br>• Oversee onboarding activities from offer acceptance through first-day readiness, including background screening coordination, employment eligibility documentation, onboarding paperwork, candidate follow-up, and entry of employee information into HR platforms.<br>• Review HR records regularly to identify discrepancies and keep employee data accurate, complete, and securely maintained.<br>• Respond to employment verification requests and compile scheduled as well as on-demand HR reports for workforce planning and operational needs.<br>• Support adherence to privacy standards and data-handling requirements by following established HR compliance practices.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure HR administrative processes are completed efficiently and consistently across the employee lifecycle.
We are looking for an Exception Services Specialist to support banking operations for a contract position based in Novato, California. In this role, you will investigate transaction and account issues that require manual review, help ensure accurate processing across multiple banking functions, and work closely with internal teams to resolve outstanding items. This opportunity is well suited for someone who brings strong customer service instincts, sound judgment, and the ability to manage exceptions in a fast-paced financial services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review daily exception queues and take prompt action to resolve transactions or account items that do not process successfully.<br>• Investigate discrepancies involving deposits, checks, wires, loan-related activity, and other banking transactions by analyzing records and available documentation.<br>• Correct processing or input errors to support accurate account activity and reduce operational risk.<br>• Partner with branches and internal departments through phone and email communication to gather missing details and move cases toward resolution.<br>• Record research findings, decisions, and completed actions clearly to maintain a complete audit trail for each case.<br>• Escalate high-risk or complex issues when additional approval or specialized support is needed.<br>• Follow established banking policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards throughout exception handling activities.<br>• Assist customers and internal partners with transaction-related questions while delivering attentive service across multiple communication channels.
We are looking for an Exception Services Specialist to support banking operations by handling transaction and account items that require manual review and follow-up. This Long-term Contract position is based in Novato, California, and is ideal for someone who can investigate discrepancies, coordinate with internal teams, and maintain accurate processing in a regulated financial services environment. The role requires sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep exception workflows moving efficiently while delivering dependable internal customer support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review exception queues each day, investigate suspended or rejected items, and complete the steps needed to bring transactions to resolution.<br>• Research account variances, posting issues, and balance discrepancies by examining records, identifying root causes, and applying appropriate corrections.<br>• Process exception-related work across banking activities such as checks, wire transfers, deposits, loan items, and other transactions that fall outside standard handling.<br>• Partner with branches and internal support teams to gather missing details, clarify documentation, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.<br>• Detect input or processing inaccuracies, make updates when appropriate, and help prevent repeat issues through careful review of transaction data.<br>• Record findings, actions, and outcomes clearly so that each case is documented accurately and meets audit and compliance expectations.<br>• Escalate high-risk or complex matters when approvals or additional review are needed to ensure proper handling.<br>• Support service quality by responding to internal inquiries, assisting with banking transaction questions, and communicating through email and other business channels.<br>• Use multiple browser-based systems and banking platforms to track cases, verify information, and maintain productivity across concurrent tasks.