<p>A growing organization in Valley Center is looking for an experienced <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support employees and managers across the full HR lifecycle. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys a little bit of everything — recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, compliance, HRIS management, and day-to-day problem solving.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll be a key resource for employees and managers while partnering with leadership to keep HR processes organized, consistent, and compliant.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Prepare offer letters and employment documentation</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data</li><li>Support recruiting, interviews, and hiring activities</li><li>Partner with managers on employee questions and HR concerns</li><li>Assist with employee relations matters and documentation</li><li>Coordinate performance review processes</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and employee questions</li><li>Track leaves of absence, accommodations, and employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll and timekeeping updates</li><li>Maintain compliance with company policies and employment requirements</li><li>Prepare HR reports and workforce data</li><li>Conduct employee file audits</li><li>Assist with policy updates and employee communications</li><li>Coordinate training and employee development initiatives</li><li>Support employee engagement programs</li><li>Research HR questions and escalate complex matters appropriately</li><li>Assist with special HR projects and process improvements</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A growing operations-focused organization serving the Camp Pendleton/Oceanside area is seeking an <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support a hands-on workforce and a fast-moving HR environment.</p><p>This role is ideal for an HR professional who likes being close to the business. You'll work with managers and employees on <strong>hiring, onboarding, employee relations, attendance, benefits, HR documentation, and compliance</strong>, while helping leadership stay organized and informed.</p><p>Your Day-to-Day:</p><ul><li>Support recruiting and hiring for hourly and professional positions</li><li>Coordinate interviews, offers, background checks, and onboarding</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information</li><li>Assist with employee relations questions and workplace concerns</li><li>Partner with managers on attendance and performance matters</li><li>Maintain documentation related to disciplinary actions and performance issues</li><li>Support employee leaves, accommodations, and return-to-work processes</li><li>Assist with benefits administration and employee questions</li><li>Coordinate payroll and timekeeping changes with the appropriate teams</li><li>Track employee status changes, transfers, and terminations</li><li>Prepare HR reports and workforce tracking spreadsheets</li><li>Assist with compliance audits and required employment documentation</li><li>Communicate company policies and HR procedures to employees</li><li>Support training, orientations, and employee development</li><li>Help organize employee engagement activities</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of personnel information</li><li>Identify administrative gaps and recommend process improvements</li><li>Support HR leadership with special projects</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Specialist to support employee relations, leave administration, and workers’ compensation processes in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can balance compliance, employee support, and partnership with leadership in a fast-moving environment. The role requires strong knowledge of California employment regulations and a thoughtful approach to handling sensitive workplace matters with accuracy and discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee employee leave cases from intake through resolution, ensuring timely tracking, documentation, and adherence to applicable state and federal requirements.<br>• Coordinate workers’ compensation matters by managing incident reporting, maintaining claim records, communicating with external partners, and supporting return-to-work planning.<br>• Work closely with supervisors and team members to navigate accommodation discussions, interactive processes, and transitions back to work following protected leave.<br>• Maintain organized and confidential HR files, case notes, and compliance-related records to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.<br>• Advise managers on employee relations concerns, policy application, disciplinary documentation, and compliant people practices under California law.<br>• Interpret employment policies and regulatory requirements to help ensure consistent HR administration across leave, workplace support, and employee relations issues.<br>• Assist with unemployment responses, workplace reviews, corrective action coordination, and other employee support activities as needed.<br>• Partner with payroll, benefits, and other HR colleagues to ensure leave and workers’ compensation matters are administered smoothly and accurately.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows, strengthen compliance practices, and enhance the overall employee experience.
<p>A private professional services organization in Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a polished and highly organized <strong>Human Resources Coordinator</strong> to support a close-knit team and provide hands-on HR administration. This is a great fit for someone who is <strong>discreet, detail-oriented, service-minded, and comfortable working with sensitive employee information</strong>. You'll have exposure to recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, employee records, and day-to-day HR operations.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for employees</li><li>Prepare offer letters, new-hire paperwork, and personnel documentation</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee files</li><li>Manage HRIS updates and employee data changes</li><li>Coordinate background checks and employment verifications</li><li>Schedule interviews and assist with recruiting logistics</li><li>Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process</li><li>Assist with benefits enrollment and employee questions</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related changes with the appropriate internal teams</li><li>Track PTO, employee status changes, and other HR information</li><li>Assist with leave documentation and employee records</li><li>Prepare HR reports and maintain internal spreadsheets</li><li>Help coordinate employee meetings, trainings, and company events</li><li>Ensure required employment documentation remains current</li><li>Assist with HR compliance projects</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions with professionalism and discretion</li><li>Support HR leadership with special projects and administrative needs</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The HR Manager leads day-to-day Human Resources operations for multiple locations & entities.</p><p>This is a hands-on HR leadership role in a multi-entity hospitality environment. The HR Manager works closely with managers and employees and oversees the HR team in recruiting, employee relations, investigations, compliance, benefits, leave administration, training, workers’ compensation, documentation, and HR systems.</p><p>This is not a corporate desk role. The ideal candidate is visible, responsive, practical, and comfortable working directly with hospitality teams across hotel, restaurant, winery, tasting room, culinary, events, and administrative departments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Recruiting and Talent Management</strong></p><p>Oversee recruiting for hourly, management, and key operational roles</p><p>Support job postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding, and hiring paperwork</p><p>Personally recruit and interview management-level candidates</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employee Relations and Investigations</strong></p><p>Serve as the main HR contact for managers and employees</p><p>Handle employee concerns, workplace complaints, and policy issues</p><p>Conduct fair, timely, and well-documented investigations</p><p>Interview employees and witnesses, review records, document findings, and recommend next steps</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Performance Management</strong></p><p>Support managers with attendance, performance, conduct, and policy issues</p><p>Ensure issues are addressed and documented promptly</p><p>Review warnings, performance improvement plans, and termination documentation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compliance and Wage & Hour</strong></p><p>Maintain strong knowledge of California employment law, especially in hospitality</p><p>Monitor compliance with meal and rest breaks, overtime, timekeeping, and off-the-clock rules</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Leaves, Benefits, and Accommodations</strong></p><p>Oversee leave administration, tracking, notices, and communication</p><p>Manage compliance with FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation leave, and other protected leaves</p><p>Coordinate benefit enrollment, changes, and employee questions</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Workers’ Compensation and Safety</strong></p><p>Oversee workers’ compensation claims from reporting through return to work</p><p>Ensure injury reporting and documentation are completed on time</p><p>Communicate with employees, managers, insurance carriers, and providers</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HR Systems and Documentation</strong></p><p>Maintain organized, complete, and compliant HR records</p><p>Ensure status changes, compensation changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations are documented accurately</p><p>Oversee ADP Workforce Now and related HR systems</p><p>Ensure consistent onboarding and offboarding processes</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources team member to support day-to-day people operations and oversee accurate, compliant payroll administration in California. This position works closely with HR leadership to strengthen employee programs, address workforce concerns, and maintain consistent HR practices across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, hands-on payroll knowledge, and the ability to manage confidential information with care. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested otherwise call your Robert Half Recruiter directly.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with HR leadership to carry out human resources programs, policies, and procedures that align with organizational priorities.</p><p>• Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll activities, including reviewing time records, validating attendance data, calculating pay, and coordinating required tax withholdings and filings.</p><p>• Monitor payroll practices to ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations and internal standards.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions involving pay, benefits, and compensation matters with clear and timely guidance.</p><p>• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities, including introducing employees to payroll processes and available benefits.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and organized employee files and HR documentation while safeguarding sensitive information.</p><p>• Support the administration of benefits programs and assist employees during enrollment and related updates.</p><p>• Address employment-related inquiries by providing accurate interpretation of company policies and HR procedures.</p><p>• Assist with payroll reviews, reconciliations, and reporting to help leadership evaluate accuracy and trends.</p>
<p>An established manufacturing organization is looking for a <strong>hands-on HR Manager</strong> to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations and serve as a trusted partner to both leadership and employees.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a purely corporate HR position. You'll be closely connected to the operation, supporting an hourly workforce while partnering with managers on <strong>employee relations, compliance, recruiting, performance management, and workforce planning</strong>.</p><p><strong>What You'll Own</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers</li><li>Lead day-to-day HR operations for the organization</li><li>Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective actions</li><li>Partner with leadership on performance management</li><li>Oversee recruiting and hiring for hourly and professional positions</li><li>Develop and maintain onboarding programs</li><li>Ensure employee records and HRIS information remain accurate</li><li>Partner with payroll on timekeeping, employee changes, and payroll issues</li><li>Administer benefits and respond to employee questions</li><li>Develop and update HR policies and procedures</li><li>Monitor compliance with federal, state, and California employment regulations</li><li>Coordinate required employee training</li><li>Track employee retention, turnover, attendance, and other HR metrics</li><li>Assist with workforce planning and organizational development</li><li>Support managers with coaching and employee performance concerns</li><li>Manage employee leave and accommodation processes</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential HR documentation</li><li>Identify opportunities to make HR processes more efficient and scalable</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Highly Respected Orange County Firm Seeks Employment Attorney for Advice & Counsel Practice: 1560 Billables</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>An established law firm is seeking an Employment Attorney to join and help grow its employment practice. The firm handles sophisticated matters across its practice groups and is known for maintaining a true lifestyle-oriented culture with exceptionally low turnover.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique opportunity for an Employment Attorney who prefers preventative counseling and strategic HR work over litigation. Approximately 99% of the role is advice and counsel, as the firm has a separate litigation team that handles employment disputes. The firm is also open to attorneys coming from an in-house employment or HR counseling background.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employment Attorney Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Advise employers on day-to-day California employment and HR matters.</li><li>Conduct workplace and employment compliance audits.</li><li>Draft and revise employee handbooks.</li><li>Develop and update workplace policies and procedures.</li><li>Counsel clients regarding preventative employment practices and compliance issues.</li><li>Work directly with clients on practical solutions to workplace and personnel matters.</li><li>Help support the long-term growth and development of the firm's employment practice.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Billables</u></strong>: 1560/year</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>PERKS</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Exceptionally low billable requirement compared with traditional law firm employment practices.</li><li>Approximately 99% advice and counsel work with little to no employment litigation responsibility.</li><li>Sophisticated employment and HR counseling work.</li><li>Significant long-term growth potential and an opportunity to help grow the employment department.</li><li>True lifestyle-oriented firm with a fantastic work environment and almost nonexistent turnover.</li><li><strong><u>We have placed more than 10 attorneys and legal support professionals with the firm over the past five years. They have consistently reported positive experiences, and nearly all remain with the firm.</u></strong></li><li>Established and highly respected presence in the Orange County legal community.</li><li>Quarterly billable-hour bonus opportunities and a year-end discretionary bonus.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Compensation</u></strong>: $185,000 - $250,000 base salary + bonuses</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits</u></strong>: Medical coverage through Anthem or Kaiser with a $350/month firm contribution toward employee and dependent coverage, firm-paid employee dental, 401(k) with discretionary profit sharing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>