<p>Robert Half is partnering with an innovative clean energy startup seeking an experienced <strong>HR Director</strong> for a <strong>9-month contract opportunity</strong>. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role requiring strong onsite presence with engineering and technical teams, along with strategic advisory support at the executive and board level.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a senior HR leader who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and can seamlessly balance strategic workforce leadership with day-to-day HR execution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a strategic HR advisor to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, providing insights on organizational design, workforce strategy, talent risk, and long-term people planning</li><li>Lead day-to-day HR operations while setting the broader people strategy framework that supports business growth and organizational scalability</li><li>Partner with executive leadership and department heads to align people strategy with business objectives, product priorities, and operational execution</li><li>Develop and deliver board-ready and executive-level presentations, including workforce analytics, talent strategy updates, and organizational health insights</li><li>Guide enterprise-wide recruiting and workforce planning strategy to support growth across key business functions, including technical and commercial teams</li><li>Oversee HR support for a global and distributed workforce, including immigration, visa processes, and cross-border employment considerations (including EOR relationships where applicable)</li><li>Lead HR systems strategy and transformation efforts, including HRIS optimization or migration, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity</li><li>Design and evolve compensation philosophy, job architecture, and leveling frameworks to support internal equity and long-term scalability</li><li>Advise senior leaders on employee relations, organizational effectiveness, compliance considerations, and risk mitigation in a high-growth environment</li><li>Maintain a visible onsite leadership presence, building strong trust and credibility with engineering, R&D, and operational teams to ensure alignment between strategy and execution</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and strategic HR Director to lead the People function at a fast-paced AI startup in San Diego, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build and scale HR systems and processes from the ground up, enabling innovation and growth within a high-tech, engineering-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic settings, collaborates effectively with executive teams, and fosters a culture of excellence and adaptability.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the company's mission and growth objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive leadership to design organizational structures that support scalability and innovation.</p><p>• Drive talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier engineering and AI talent, ensuring streamlined recruiting processes.</p><p>• Implement HR policies, onboarding systems, compensation frameworks, and performance management programs.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with California labor laws and global workforce standards across all operations.</p><p>• Foster a positive employee experience by creating engagement programs and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.</p><p>• Support leadership teams with coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational development initiatives.</p><p>• Build scalable systems to support a hybrid and globally distributed workforce.</p><p>• Develop learning and development programs tailored to technical and R&D-focused teams.</p><p>• Act as a cultural ambassador by establishing values, communication norms, and team-building practices.</p>
<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>A fast-growing, innovation-driven technology organization partnered with Robert Half is seeking a strategic and people-focused <strong>Director of Human Resources</strong>. The company operates in a dynamic, product-led environment and is scaling rapidly across multiple business units. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Director of Human Resources will lead all aspects of HR strategy, operations, and talent management for a growing tech organization. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers, driving initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve employee experience, and ensure compliance with employment regulations.</p><p>This role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with responsibility for shaping HR infrastructure during a high-growth phase.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic HR Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals and growth plans</li><li>Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management</li><li>Lead initiatives that enhance company culture, engagement, and retention</li></ul><p><strong>Talent Management & Acquisition</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle recruiting strategy in partnership with talent acquisition teams</li><li>Design workforce planning models to support scaling needs</li><li>Lead succession planning and leadership development programs</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Relations & Performance Management</strong></p><ul><li>Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues and investigations</li><li>Oversee performance management systems and ensure consistent application across teams</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Finance and leadership on compensation strategy and benchmarking</li><li>Oversee benefits programs to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction</li></ul><p><strong>HR Operations & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws</li><li>Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and systems</li><li>Drive HRIS optimization and data-driven decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor HR team members</li><li>Build scalable HR processes to support organizational growth</li><li>Foster a collaborative and high-performance HR function</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join a growing organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting day-to-day HR operations, improving administrative processes, and providing dependable service to employees and candidates. The role will contribute across recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and employee support while helping the HR team stay organized during a period of business growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain employee records, enter HR data accurately in systems such as Workday, and prepare reports that support staffing and personnel tracking.<br>• Coordinate recruitment activities by posting openings, communicating with applicants, arranging interviews, and assisting with pre-employment steps.<br>• Support onboarding by collecting new employee paperwork, monitoring completion of required documents, and helping create a smooth start for employees.<br>• Assist with leave administration by tracking requests, organizing documentation, and providing day-to-day support related to employee absences.<br>• Help maintain compliance files, monitor key deadlines, and organize records needed for audits and employment law requirements.<br>• Respond to routine employee questions with professionalism and escalate more complex issues to the appropriate HR team members.<br>• Contribute to HR process development by helping document procedures and improve administrative workflows as the organization expands.<br>• Support performance review administration by tracking due dates, distributing materials, and maintaining related records.
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in San Diego, California, on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to support various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to the position.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for various roles, such as media team members and student assistants.<br>• Manage the student assistant program, ensuring smooth operations for approximately 35-40 student employees each semester, including backfilling positions as needed.<br>• Address employee relations matters by providing guidance and support to maintain a positive workplace environment.<br>• Deliver comprehensive HR support across various functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.<br>• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and drive detail-oriented growth.<br>• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic HR initiatives and contribute to organizational success.<br>• Utilize HR systems, including iCIMS and Banner, to manage employee data and streamline HR processes.<br>• Coordinate benefit functions and provide assistance with onboarding to ensure a seamless employee experience.<br>• Serve as a resource for addressing HR-related inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
<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>
<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>
<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>A leading engineering organization partnered with Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Head of People (Contract)</strong> to support a period of organizational growth and transformation. The company delivers large-scale engineering and infrastructure solutions across commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects and requires immediate HR leadership support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>This contract role will serve as the senior-most People leader, responsible for stabilizing, optimizing, and advancing the organization’s HR function during a critical growth phase. The Head of People will provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all core HR functions, including talent strategy, employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership development.</p><p>This is a high-impact, interim leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving, project-driven environments and can quickly assess, prioritize, and execute people initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>People Strategy & Organizational Leadership</p><ul><li>Assess current HR/People function and identify immediate gaps and opportunities</li><li>Provide strategic HR leadership to executive and operations teams</li><li>Align people initiatives with short-term stabilization and long-term growth objectives</li></ul><p>Talent & Workforce Management</p><ul><li>Oversee recruiting strategy for critical engineering, field, and corporate roles</li><li>Partner with leadership to support urgent and pipeline-driven hiring needs</li><li>Improve workforce planning processes for project-based staffing demands</li></ul><p>Employee Relations & Organizational Support</p><ul><li>Manage complex employee relations matters and provide guidance to leadership</li><li>Ensure consistent and compliant handling of HR issues across teams</li><li>Support organizational change management initiatives</li></ul><p>Performance & Leadership Support</p><ul><li>Evaluate and refine performance management processes</li><li>Coach managers and senior leaders on people management and engagement</li><li>Support leadership alignment during periods of transition or restructuring</li></ul><p>Compensation, Benefits & HR Operations</p><ul><li>Review compensation structures for internal equity and market competitiveness</li><li>Support benefits evaluation and recommendations where needed</li><li>Identify and improve inefficiencies within HR systems and workflows</li></ul><p>Compliance & Risk Management</p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to employment laws and internal HR policies</li><li>Mitigate HR-related risks during periods of change or scaling</li><li>Partner with legal and operational stakeholders as needed </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Bilingual Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing daily HR operations while helping drive employee engagement, compliance, recruiting, training, and overall workforce support across the organization. This position serves as a strategic and operational partner to leadership and employees, ensuring HR initiatives align with business goals and company culture. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, approachable, and capable of managing both employee relations and administrative HR functions in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who can effectively balance compliance, communication, recruiting, and employee development while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong></p><p>Employee Relations & HR Support</p><ul><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace concerns</li><li>Support managers with coaching, employee development, performance management, and corrective action processes</li><li>Conduct employee investigations and assist with conflict resolution in a professional and confidential manner</li><li>Maintain employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company policies and labor laws</li><li>Assist with leave administration, accommodations, workers’ compensation, and employee support processes</li><li>Promote employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and workplace culture activities</li></ul><p>Recruitment & Onboarding</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding</li><li>Partner with department leaders to identify staffing needs and hiring priorities</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires</li><li>Maintain recruitment metrics and assist with workforce planning initiatives</li><li>Attend hiring events, networking functions, and recruiting activities as needed</li></ul><p>Compliance & HR Operations</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations</li><li>Support HR audits, I-9 compliance, and employee file management</li><li>Assist with policy updates, HR reporting, and process improvements</li><li>Maintain HRIS records and employee data accuracy</li><li>Support payroll coordination and benefits administration processes</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a strategic and hands-on marketing leader to guide execution across a diverse portfolio of campaigns for a health care company based in Temecula, California. This role oversees day-to-day marketing operations, ensuring initiatives are delivered on schedule, aligned with brand standards, and measured against clear performance goals. The Director of Marketing will work closely with patient acquisition partners to strengthen demand generation, increase appointment volume, and support long-term patient engagement.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the marketing function by directing priorities, managing workflows, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality campaigns with consistent execution.</p><p>• Oversee the planning and rollout of multi-channel marketing initiatives, including service line promotions, location launches, and community-focused events.</p><p>• Monitor campaign budgets, timelines, and performance indicators to keep projects on track and aligned with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Partner with patient acquisition stakeholders to improve the conversion of marketing interest into scheduled appointments and ongoing patient relationships.</p><p>• Maintain brand consistency across marketing materials, messaging, and audience touchpoints while adapting strategies for different programs and markets.</p><p>• Use analytics and reporting tools to evaluate campaign effectiveness, identify trends, and recommend adjustments that improve results.</p><p>• Guide the development of tactical marketing plans that increase visibility, support growth goals, and strengthen market presence.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to coordinate deliverables, streamline execution, and resolve issues that may affect campaign outcomes.</p>
<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 & RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong></p><p>HR Operations & 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 & 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 & 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>