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14 results for Administrative Specialist Human Resources And Operations in Escondido, CA

Human Resources Generalist
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support day-to-day human resources operations in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This role will serve as a key partner to leadership and employees, managing core HR functions including employee relations, compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, and performance support.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings a <strong>hands-on, consultative approach</strong>, strong knowledge of California labor laws, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters; investigate and resolve issues while ensuring compliance and documentation</li><li>Administer HR programs including onboarding, offboarding, benefits enrollment, and leave of absence (FMLA/CFRA)</li><li>Partner with leadership on performance management, coaching, and employee development initiatives</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local employment laws and company policies</li><li>Maintain and update employee records within HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Workday)</li><li>Support recruitment efforts including job postings, screening, and coordination of interviews as needed</li><li>Assist with payroll coordination and ensure accuracy of employee data changes</li><li>Participate in policy development, process improvements, and HR projects</li><li>Provide reporting and analytics on HR metrics (turnover, headcount, etc.)</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Generalist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations and help foster a positive employee experience across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and policy implementation</li><li>Assist with recruitment efforts, interview coordination, and new hire orientation</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure HR data accuracy within HRIS systems</li><li>Help administer performance management processes and employee development initiatives</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits</li><li>Support compliance efforts and maintain confidential personnel documentation</li><li>Partner with leadership and staff to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 34 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic <strong>HR Manager</strong> to oversee key human resources functions and support organizational goals through effective people practices. This role is ideal for a professional who can balance day-to-day HR operations with long-term workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and policy implementation. </li><li>Manage recruitment efforts, onboarding processes, and workforce planning initiatives. </li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and HR best practices. </li><li>Support leadership with employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational development efforts. </li><li>Maintain HR records, reporting, and HRIS data accuracy. </li><li>Help drive improvements in performance management, productivity, and HR processes. </li><li>Partner with leadership on strategic priorities, including talent planning and skills development.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Operations Administrative Coordinator
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A high-volume hospitality group in Oceanside is seeking an Operations Administrative Coordinator to support executive leadership and daily operational workflows across multiple departments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing administrative coordination, scheduling, reporting, and operational support responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>The Operations Administrative Coordinator will act as a central point of communication between departments while helping ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Administrative &amp; Operational Support</p><ul><li>Coordinate executive calendars, meetings, and operational schedules</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, and internal documentation for leadership</li><li>Assist with payroll coordination, onboarding paperwork, and scheduling updates</li><li>Support operational departments with administrative tracking and reporting needs</li><li>Maintain organized records, contracts, and operational documentation</li></ul><p>Team &amp; Office Coordination</p><ul><li>Coordinate communication between leadership, vendors, and operational teams</li><li>Assist with employee scheduling adjustments and administrative follow-up</li><li>Support office supply management and facility coordination</li><li>Help organize company meetings, trainings, and special events</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Generalist (Agricultural Industry)
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • <p>An established agricultural company in San Marcos is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily human resources functions across a growing workforce. This role will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations in a fast-paced agricultural environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting both field and office employees while balancing operational HR responsibilities with employee support initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</u></strong></p><p>Human Resources Support</p><ul><li>Support day-to-day HR operations including employee onboarding, offboarding, and personnel administration</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations</li><li>Assist employees and supervisors with HR-related questions and workplace concerns</li><li>Coordinate benefits enrollment and employee documentation processes</li><li>Support leave administration and workers’ compensation processes</li></ul><p>Recruiting &amp; Employee Development</p><ul><li>Assist with recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, and onboarding coordination</li><li>Participate in hiring events and workforce outreach efforts as needed</li><li>Coordinate training initiatives and maintain training compliance records</li><li>Support employee engagement and retention initiatives</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations</li><li>Maintain accurate HRIS records and reporting documentation</li><li>Assist with audits, policy updates, and compliance tracking</li><li>Support safety initiatives and HR process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Assistant
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half </strong>is seeking an HR Assistant to support a busy human resources department within a fast-paced professional environment. The HR Assistant will play a key role in supporting onboarding, employee records management, recruiting coordination, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal HR Assistant is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to support multiple HR functions are essential. This contract to potential permanent opportunity is located in the San Diego region and may be onsite or hybrid.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities for the HR Assistant:</strong></p><ul><li>Support onboarding and new hire documentation processes</li><li>Maintain employee files and update HRIS records accurately</li><li>Assist with interview scheduling and recruiting coordination</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures</li><li>Prepare HR-related documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Track required trainings, certifications, and employee documentation</li><li>Support benefits administration and payroll coordination tasks</li><li>Assist with audits, compliance projects, and special HR initiatives</li><li>Manage shared HR inbox and maintain confidentiality of employee information</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Coordinator
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing biotech company in Carlsbad is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support daily HR operations, employee onboarding, recruiting coordination, and HR administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their HR career within a fast-paced, innovative environment while gaining exposure to multiple areas of human resources.</p><p><br></p><p>The Human Resources Coordinator will work closely with HR leadership and hiring managers to help maintain organized processes, support employee experience initiatives, and ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>HR Administration &amp; Employee Support</p><ul><li>Maintain employee records, onboarding documentation, and HR files</li><li>Assist employees with general HR-related questions and administrative requests</li><li>Support benefits enrollment coordination and employee paperwork processing</li><li>Help maintain HRIS records and ensure employee data accuracy</li><li>Assist with leave tracking, compliance documentation, and policy acknowledgments</li></ul><p>Recruiting &amp; Onboarding</p><ul><li>Coordinate interviews, candidate scheduling, and recruiting logistics</li><li>Assist with posting job openings and maintaining applicant tracking systems</li><li>Prepare onboarding materials and support new hire orientation processes</li><li>Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and onboarding follow-up</li></ul><p>HR Operations &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Support HR reporting, audits, and compliance-related projects</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information</li><li>Assist with employee engagement activities and internal HR initiatives</li><li>Help coordinate trainings, meetings, and HR communication efforts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing Industry)
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing manufacturing company in Vista is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee employee relations, compliance, recruiting, performance management, and HR operations across a dynamic production environment. This role will partner closely with leadership and operations teams to support workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational growth initiatives. The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for balancing strategic HR leadership with hands-on daily support in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong></p><p>HR Operations &amp; Compliance</p><ul><li>Oversee daily HR operations including employee relations, policy administration, compliance, and personnel management</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment regulations including wage and hour laws, OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation requirements</li><li>Maintain HR records, reporting, and personnel documentation</li><li>Support investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution processes</li><li>Partner with leadership on workforce planning and organizational initiatives</li></ul><p>Recruitment &amp; Workforce Development</p><ul><li>Lead recruiting efforts for manufacturing, operations, and corporate positions</li><li>Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training initiatives</li><li>Support employee development, succession planning, and retention strategies</li><li>Develop and maintain training programs related to safety, compliance, and workplace expectations</li></ul><p>Employee Engagement &amp; Leadership Support</p><ul><li>Provide coaching and HR guidance to supervisors and managers</li><li>Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives</li><li>Assist with performance review processes and employee development plans</li><li>Promote a collaborative, safety-focused workplace environment</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Operations Administrator
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Operations Administrator to support agent onboarding, licensing coordination, and contracting activities for a growing financial services organization. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a structured, high-volume environment and can keep multiple workflows moving with accuracy and professionalism. The role will work closely with internal partners and external stakeholders to help ensure documentation, case activity, and service expectations are handled efficiently. Candidates who are organized, responsive, and comfortable working across multiple systems will be well suited for this opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage the end-to-end administrative process for agent licensing, appointments, and contracting submissions to insurance carriers.</p><p>• Review applications and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy before forwarding materials for carrier review.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date agent, client, and case records within Salesforce and other operational platforms.</p><p>• Track outstanding items and proactively communicate with agents or internal teams to obtain missing documentation and resolve delays.</p><p>• Oversee active contracting and case workflows while documenting progress and keeping files organized and audit-ready.</p><p>• Use multiple carrier portals and follow each provider&#39;s procedures to submit information correctly and efficiently.</p><p>• Monitor turnaround expectations and prioritize daily activities to meet service deadlines and internal performance standards.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen process consistency and deliver a smooth experience for agents throughout onboarding and case administration.</p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
HOA Administrative Assistant
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Join a Team That Keeps Communities Running Smoothly</strong></p><p>A well-established property management group in Oceanside is seeking an organized and service-focused HOA Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for a large residential apartment community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced office environment, communicating with residents, and keeping administrative processes organized and on track. You’ll work closely with property managers, vendors, board members, and residents to help ensure the community operates efficiently and professionally.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day administrative operations for the HOA management team</li><li>Coordinate resident communications, notices, and community updates</li><li>Answer phones, emails, and resident inquiries in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and assist with meeting minutes</li><li>Maintain vendor records, contracts, and work order documentation</li><li>Assist with accounts payable tasks, invoice tracking, and administrative reporting</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical files</li><li>Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up on service completion</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • La Mesa, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a government entity in La Mesa, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and varied employee population in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing detailed payroll tasks, working with manual processes, and partnering closely with finance to keep payroll activities running smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process biweekly payroll for a workforce of more than 290 employees, including part-time staff, while meeting established deadlines.</p><p>• Handle payroll administration for a mix of employee groups such as public safety personnel, salaried team members, and hourly staff.</p><p>• Collect, verify, and enter information from department-submitted paper timesheets into the payroll system with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Complete payroll uploads, transmittals, and related processing steps required to finalize each pay cycle.</p><p>• Maintain employee deductions and wage garnishments, ensuring updates are applied correctly in payroll records.</p><p>• Support retirement and pension-related reporting, including CalPERS documentation and associated payroll data.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly payroll tax filing activities by following established procedures and timelines.</p><p>• Use Excel extensively for payroll tracking, reconciliations, and reporting, and work within a legacy payroll platform to support daily operations.</p><p>• Coordinate with finance personnel to resolve payroll questions and help sustain consistent processing during ongoing operational needs.</p>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing company in Oceanside is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, employee payroll support, and compliance-related payroll activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling payroll in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</u></strong></p><p>Payroll Administration</p><ul><li>Process biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review and audit payroll data including timekeeping, overtime, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee changes, and payroll documentation</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and tax updates accurately</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting processes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation support</li></ul><p>Compliance &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting requests</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives related to payroll operations</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This Contract to Permanent opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage accurate payroll administration, maintain employee data integrity, and provide responsive support to internal stakeholders. The role partners closely with payroll and human resources leadership to help ensure timely processing, reliable reporting, and compliance with established procedures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage semi-monthly payroll cycles from data collection through final submission, and complete additional off-cycle payments or manual checks when required.<br>• Prepare separation payments accurately, including eligible accrued time payouts and applicable benefit deductions for departing employees.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records and update personnel data to support accurate pay, deductions, and reporting.<br>• Research payroll questions, identify the source of discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.<br>• Review timekeeping records for accuracy, including hours worked, leave coding, meal period compliance, allocations, multiple pay rates, and approved adjustments.<br>• Audit payroll results and produce reconciliations and reports for human resources, finance, accounting, and audit requests.<br>• Review personnel action documentation and ensure system updates are completed correctly and in alignment with internal procedures.<br>• Administer wage garnishments and support retirement plan processing, including enrollments, updates, terminations, and related deduction transfers.<br>• Reconcile benefit invoices, investigate billing variances, and confirm payroll deductions align with enrolled benefit plans.<br>• Process invoices related to payroll services and retrieve supporting documentation requested by internal teams or external auditors.
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and adaptable HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, policy implementation, and HR operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can balance administrative responsibilities with employee support and contribute to a positive workplace culture.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day human resources operations across onboarding, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and performance management.</li><li>Administer new hire processes, orientation, and employee documentation.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and HR programs.</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment, leave tracking, and HRIS record maintenance.</li><li>Support recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews, posting jobs, and assisting with hiring workflows.</li><li>Maintain personnel files and ensure accurate, confidential recordkeeping.</li><li>Help implement HR policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with company guidelines.</li><li>Assist with employee engagement initiatives, training coordination, and special HR projects.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and internal policies.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z