<p>Steven Lahey with Robert Half is hiring, on behalf of our client, an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people operations for a retail organization in Stockton, California. This role will serve as a strategic partner to leadership by strengthening hiring, employee support, compliance, and talent development across multiple business locations. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong knowledge of California employment practices, and the ability to build programs that support both operational goals and a positive workplace culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Work closely with business leaders to shape staffing plans, improve hiring outcomes, guide onboarding efforts, and strengthen employee retention across locations.</p><p>• Lead employee relations activities by handling workplace concerns, conducting fact-based investigations, advising on corrective action, and coaching managers through performance-related matters.</p><p>• Direct recruiting efforts for a range of positions, including skilled trades, parts and operations support, sales, branch leadership, and corporate team roles.</p><p>• Oversee pay practices by supporting compensation planning, reviewing salary alignment, analyzing market data, and maintaining consistent job leveling frameworks.</p><p>• Administer benefit programs and employee leave processes, while coordinating open enrollment, accommodation requests, workers’ compensation matters, and related compliance activities.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations, with particular attention to California labor standards, wage and hour requirements, and workplace safety expectations.</p><p>• Create, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, and handbook content to promote consistency, clarity, and best practices throughout the organization.</p><p>• Support performance management, succession planning, leadership growth, and employee engagement initiatives that contribute to long-term organizational success.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to identify training priorities and organize career development, supervisor education, and required compliance learning.</p><p>• Supervise HR-related records, reporting, workforce data, unemployment claims, employment verifications, and other employment risk management processes, while providing guidance to HR team members as needed.</p>
We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to support a wide range of HR operations in Merced, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on employee relations, onboarding coordination, compliance support, and accurate administration of personnel records across the organization. The person in this role will work closely with leaders, employees, union representatives, recruiters, and payroll partners to help maintain consistent HR practices and timely follow-through on sensitive matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day HR administrative activities, including maintaining organized employee files and ensuring personnel records remain accurate, current, and audit-ready.<br>• Guide onboarding activities from offer stage through start date by coordinating interviews, preparing employment documentation, scheduling pre-employment screenings, and supporting new employee readiness.<br>• Partner with department managers to track performance review completion, verify supporting documentation, and confirm alignment with company standards and applicable employment regulations.<br>• Provide HR support on employee relations matters involving both non-union and union team members, using the appropriate communication approach and process for each employee group.<br>• Assist with sensitive workforce issues such as workers’ compensation cases, corrective action documentation, and separation processes while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.<br>• Coordinate with recruiting teams to post vacancies, manage staffing-related logistics, and support timely movement of candidates through the selection process.<br>• Work alongside payroll and benefits contacts to submit and track updates related to compensation changes, benefits administration, and other employee status adjustments.<br>• Help reinforce compliance with HR policies, labor requirements, and internal procedures through accurate documentation, follow-up, and routine record review.
<p>We are looking for an HR Generalist to support core people operations and help create a positive, well-organized employee experience in Stockton, California. This role will partner with employees, managers, and HR leadership across day-to-day HR activities, including employee support, onboarding, performance processes, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with professionalism and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration please contact Nikhil Anand via LinkedIn or call (209) 227-1478.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Address routine employee concerns, document relevant details, and resolve issues within established HR guidelines while referring higher-risk situations to senior HR leaders.</p><p>• Advise employees and supervisors on company policies, standard procedures, and everyday HR practices to promote consistent application across teams.</p><p>• Organize performance management activities by supporting goal-setting cycles, review timelines, manager documentation, and follow-through on required steps.</p><p>• Assist with engagement efforts by helping administer surveys, collecting feedback, monitoring action items, and supporting internal communication initiatives.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new team members, including paperwork, scheduling, and orientation support, to deliver a smooth and consistent introduction to the organization.</p><p>• Oversee offboarding administration by preparing documentation, coordinating departures, and helping ensure compliance with company requirements.</p><p>• Provide operational HR support in areas such as benefits questions, open enrollment coordination, leave administration, retirement plan inquiries, and upkeep of employee records in HR systems.</p><p>• Arrange training sessions and support HR communications and educational programs that strengthen employee understanding of workplace practices and culture.</p><p>• Monitor HR workflows, reports, and administrative processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and standardization across operations.</p>
<p><strong>Contract to Hire Role - 100% on-site in Livermore, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Senior HR Generalist</strong> - Sole HR Person for the Organization</p><p><strong>Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred. </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to support a dynamic organization in Livermore, California. This role will lead essential human resources activities across employee support, compliance, recruiting, benefits, and payroll. The ideal candidate brings broad HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while building strong partnerships across the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day human resources activities for a workforce of approximately 100 employees, ensuring smooth and effective HR service delivery.</p><p>• Review, refine, and maintain HR policies, internal procedures, handbook content, and other core documentation to keep programs current and consistent.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to employment regulations and HR standards at the federal, state, and local levels, with particular attention to California requirements.</p><p>• Oversee employee records, HR data accuracy, reporting, and supporting documentation to maintain reliable and organized personnel information.</p><p>• Guide employees and managers through key stages of the employment lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, job changes, leave events, and separations.</p><p>• Advise leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement efforts, performance concerns, corrective action, and policy interpretation.</p><p>• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across departments, including candidate coordination, interview scheduling, offer administration, and pre-employment onboarding steps.</p><p>• Administer benefits and leave programs, serve as a point of contact for vendors and brokers, and support annual enrollment and employee education activities.</p><p>• Process or supervise payroll updates related to hires, departures, compensation changes, and deductions while coordinating with payroll and finance contacts to resolve issues.</p>