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13 results for Human Resources Hr Assistant in Salinas, CA

Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50.00 - 56.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>CONTRACT to HIRE</strong></p><p><strong>100% On-site </strong></p><p><strong>Must have experience within a start-up/fast growth environment</strong></p><p>We are looking for a proactive and hands on Human Resources (HR) Manager for a start-up company in Mountain View, CA (100% onsite). This starts as a contract position with the intent to hire full-time if its a good match for both parties. They need a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR expert who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys blending strategic planning with hands-on execution. This position is managing the whole HR function for a rapidly growing technology forward organization. You will play a pivotal role in supporting and collaborating with Engineering and General Administrative teams, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and an exceptional employee experience as the company scales.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as a key HR partner to Engineering and G& A leaders, translating evolving business needs into scalable and effective people solutions.</p><p>• Oversee daily HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll coordination, benefits management, and maintaining accurate employee records.</p><p>• Design and implement standardized HR processes that prioritize compliance, efficiency, and employee satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-growth setting.</p><p>• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance management, employee relations, and policy interpretation, addressing complex issues and conducting investigations when necessary.</p><p>• Manage the employee lifecycle, supporting teams through organizational changes and ensuring smooth transitions during periods of growth.</p><p>• Enhance the onboarding experience and foster employee engagement by collaborating with leadership and recruiting teams on cultural and development initiatives.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across multiple states, maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence.</p><p>• Utilize HRIS and payroll systems to streamline workflows and analyze workforce data effectively, providing actionable insights.</p><p>• Act as a trusted advisor for leadership, offering strategic support and solutions to optimize HR programs and processes.</p>
  • 2026-01-23T19:18:42Z
HR Coordinator
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced HR Coordinator to join our team in San Jose, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in supporting human resources functions, ensuring smooth onboarding processes, maintaining compliance, and managing HR systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who pays close attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about employee engagement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Facilitate onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a seamless integration into the organization.<br>• Oversee administrative tasks related to human resources, including maintaining accurate employee records.<br>• Conduct background checks and verify employment eligibility while adhering to company policies.<br>• Manage and update HR information systems (HRIS) to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.<br>• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies, providing guidance as needed.<br>• Coordinate with various departments to address HR-related inquiries and resolve issues.<br>• Prepare reports and documentation to support HR initiatives and decision-making.<br>• Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.<br>• Support employee engagement efforts by organizing initiatives and responding to feedback.<br>• Collaborate with the HR team to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.
  • 2026-01-29T17:23:43Z
Human Resources Specialist
  • Hollister, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 78000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Specialist to oversee and enhance HR operations in Hollister, California. This role involves managing employee relations, benefits administration, and HR processes, ensuring compliance and supporting workforce development. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in HR systems to foster a positive and productive workplace.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage employee relations by addressing workplace concerns and fostering a positive work environment.</p><p>• Oversee benefits administration, including the management of benefit packages and payroll systems.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and efficient use of automated payroll systems to process employee compensation.</p><p>• Administer onboarding processes to provide new hires with a seamless transition into the organization.</p><p>• Maintain and update HR information systems (HRIS) for accurate record-keeping and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with team leaders to support labor and employee relations initiatives.</p><p>• Develop and implement HR policies to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.</p><p>• Coordinate benefits programs and communicate details effectively to employees.</p><p>• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding policies and procedures.</p><p>• Evaluate and improve HR processes to align with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott G. Moore</p>
  • 2026-01-21T07:18:39Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Los Banos, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 27.71 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in Los Banos, California. This is a contract-to-permanent opportunity where you will play a vital role in managing payroll operations and supporting human resources functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling confidential information with professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Maintain detailed payroll records, including employee wages, deductions, overtime, and benefits.</p><p>• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Support accounts payable processes and manually calculate weekly timesheets.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, changes, and terminations.</p><p>• Manage personnel files, I-9 forms, and assist with onboarding and offboarding activities.</p><p>• Oversee workers’ compensation claims, reporting, and compliance documentation.</p><p>• Generate payroll and HR reports for management, ensuring data accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate mandatory safety training and leave administration processes.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to employment laws and company policies through regular audits and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.</p>
  • 2026-01-07T03:49:19Z
Payroll Assistant
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 25.00 - 27.00 USD / Hourly
  • <ul><li>Onboarding and offboarding</li><li>Review daily time records for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Process payroll-related documents</li><li>Review and process payroll for roughly 50 employees</li><li>Report Certified Payroll to LCP Tracker and upload to DIR</li><li>Monitor the electronic payment system and paycheck distribution</li><li>Maintain personnel files, salary and PTO information</li><li>Monitor different prevailing wage rates and other compensations and deductions</li><li>Comply with ADP Retirement requirements</li><li>Maintain job cost and payroll expense spreadsheets</li><li>Running reports for audits</li><li>Other tasks as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-27T16:18:59Z
HR Specialist
  • Marina, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 27.00 - 30.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a dedicated HR Specialist to join our team in Marina, California. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in supporting human resources operations, executive-level administration, and recruitment activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to organizational efficiency and employee engagement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate and manage calendars for senior executives, ensuring seamless scheduling of meetings, events, and travel arrangements.<br>• Prepare detailed expense reports for executive teams and larger departments, maintaining accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.<br>• Organize and execute special events, including logistics, catering, invitations, and procurement of materials.<br>• Facilitate recruitment processes by scheduling interviews, engaging with candidates, and overseeing logistical arrangements.<br>• Support onboarding activities, including document preparation, relocation coordination, and orientation sessions.<br>• Handle administrative HR tasks such as maintaining employee records, managing HRIS systems, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards.<br>• Collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency within the HR department.<br>• Assist with employee relations initiatives and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.<br>• Provide support for ad-hoc HR and administrative projects as required.<br>• Utilize software tools such as Workday, Kronos, and Office applications to enhance productivity and communication.
  • 2026-01-09T19:38:52Z
Contracts Administrator
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 52.00 - 62.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager with 3–5 years of experience to serve as the first point of contact for all contracts within a dynamic and technology-driven environment. This full-time, in-office role requires expertise in triaging, reviewing, and managing a wide variety of commercial, marketing, ecommerce, customer, and vendor contracts. Familiarity with Ironclad or similar contract lifecycle management tools is required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Serve as the first point of contact for all contracts, ensuring prompt intake and initial assessment.</li><li>Use Ironclad to review, triage, and process commercial agreements.</li><li>Redline and finalize straightforward contracts; escalate complex agreements to privacy attorneys, outside counsel, or other relevant parties.</li><li>Manage a diverse contract portfolio, including commercial, customer, vendor, ecommerce, and marketing/advertising agreements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with legal, business, and technology teams to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and in compliance with company policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate contract records and track workflow progress via Ironclad.</li><li>Advise stakeholders on contract processes and risk considerations.</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-30T17:29:02Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Los Banos, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 62400.00 - 72800.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Jackie Meza with Robert Half is looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Los Banos, California. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-state operations while adhering to compliance regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a keen eye for detail to handle payroll for a mid-sized workforce effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings, to ensure proper documentation.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries.</p><p>• Utilize Paycom software to efficiently manage payroll data and reporting.</p><p>• Generate detailed payroll reports and provide data analysis to support organizational decision-making.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Assist in audits related to payroll and employee compensation.</p><p>• Implement improvements to payroll processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Manage payroll for a workforce ranging from 101 to 500 employees.</p><p>• Support year-end payroll activities, including preparing W-2 forms and other required documentation.</p>
  • 2026-01-06T19:54:11Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 26.00 - 38.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing employee payroll using ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Duties include reviewing and verifying timesheets, calculating wages and deductions, maintaining payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries related to compensation. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and finance teams to support overall payroll operations and drive process improvements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll cycles in ADP accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Validate work hours, overtime, paid time off, and deductions.</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll matters.</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting.</li><li>Support audits and ensure data integrity throughout the payroll system.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and finance on payroll-related processes and reconciliations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-16T08:04:05Z
Compensation & Benefits Analyst
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>CONTRACT ROLE</p><p>Hybrid - Twice a week on-site in Santa Clara, CA</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Analyst support one of our clients in Santa Clara, CA. In this contract position, you will play a pivotal role in handling compensation and benefits operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a strong operational focus and expertise in sales compensation and benefits administration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage benefits reporting, reconciliations, and resolve employee inquiries to ensure accurate deductions and compliance.</p><p>• Administer sales compensation plans, including calculations, payouts, and adjustments, while ensuring timely execution.</p><p>• Create and maintain comprehensive reports, dashboards, and performance summaries related to sales compensation.</p><p>• Validate sales data, quotas, and crediting to ensure compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Address commission-related inquiries, conduct audits, and resolve issues efficiently.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements for sales compensation and reporting workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with payroll teams to ensure seamless data integration and accurate payments.</p><p>• Work closely with finance and business partners to fulfill data requests and provide analytical insights.</p><p>• Summarize and present findings from job analysis and compensation reviews to stakeholders.</p>
  • 2026-01-28T21:08:47Z
HR Generalist
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 42.75 - 49.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled HR Generalist to join our team in Mountain View, California. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and enhancing HR operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and driving efficiency through automation and process improvement. This is a long-term contract position that requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement HR policies and processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, and Operations.<br>• Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation for hiring, promotions, status changes, and exits.<br>• Manage compensation operations, including payroll execution and administration of bonus plans, merit adjustments, and promotions.<br>• Administer time-off policies and ensure compliance with leave programs, handling payroll adjustments and legal requirements.<br>• Audit and redesign HR workflows for scalability, leveraging automation to streamline routine processes.<br>• Act as the subject matter expert for immigration-related matters, managing work authorization processes and ensuring compliance with deadlines.<br>• Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies by conducting audits and maintaining regulatory documentation.<br>• Coordinate workplace operations by managing vendor relationships and maintaining a high-performance office environment.
  • 2026-01-14T04:53:56Z
Contract Administrator
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Operations Associate (Administrative Assistant)</p><p><br></p><p>• Excellent Administrative Assistant ready to support Tax team! Will teach everything needed</p><p>• Assemble copies of Tax returns, assists with IRS notices.</p><p>• Provides input on evaluating and enhancing tax procedures.</p><p>• Prepare extensions for filing.</p><p>• Tax return preparation assistance</p><p>• Manage tax team deadlines and open projects (updating and tracking of e-Filing and e-work paper control log).</p><p>• Manage client document process.</p><p>• Scan tax returns and uploads to CCH Document and SurePrep.</p><p>• Prepare materials for presentation for prospect/client meeting (folders, proposals, etc).</p><p>• Manage client/entities organizational charts.</p><p>• Maintains PTIN and CAF numbers.</p><p>• Orders annual tax guides.</p><p>• General support for Tax and Audit teams (calendar, travel, expense reports, time and attendance, client billing and special projects).</p><p>• Client Interaction (sign documents and notarize, which may require travel to client home/office).</p><p>• Maintain compliance logs (Officer/Manager designation for respective clients).</p><p>• Travel arrangement as requested.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree.</p><p>• Proficiency in word, excel, power point and outlook.</p><p>• Strong organizational, time management and customer service skills.</p><p>• Detail-oriented.</p><p>• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.</p><p>• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.</p><p>• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.</p><p>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p>• Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.</p><p>• Notary not required, but preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Full-time on-site.</p>
  • 2026-01-30T16:38:43Z
Contracts Administrator
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our team is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts Administrator with at least three years of direct experience and strong redlining skills. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in managing contracts, facilitating negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. The role of Contracts Administrator is in-office within the San Jose area.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review, draft, and redline various agreements, including vendor, client, and service contracts</li><li>Support negotiation processes and coordinate contract revisions with legal counsel and business teams</li><li>Maintain accurate contract records and monitor important deadlines and renewals</li><li>Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Assist with contract administration workflow, including tracking, reporting, and document storage</li><li>Communicate professionally with colleagues, vendors, and clients regarding contract terms and requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-15T21:14:18Z