<p>A growing manufacturing organization in <strong>Vista</strong> is looking for an <strong>HR Operations Manager</strong> to oversee HR processes for a growing employee population.</p><p>This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both the <strong>people side and operational side of HR</strong>. You'll oversee HR administration, employee relations, benefits, payroll coordination, compliance, recruiting, and HR systems while partnering with Operations leadership. </p><p><strong>What you'll be responsible for</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day HR operations</li><li>Manage and develop HR support staff</li><li>Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding</li><li>Partner with Payroll on payroll processing and changes</li><li>Manage benefits administration and employee communications</li><li>Maintain HRIS and employee records</li><li>Support employee relations and investigations</li><li>Guide managers on HR policies and procedures</li><li>Coordinate recruiting and workforce planning</li><li>Monitor compliance with California employment regulations</li><li>Maintain personnel documentation</li><li>Assist with performance management</li><li>Develop HR reports and workforce metrics</li><li>Update policies and procedures</li><li>Partner with Operations leadership on staffing needs</li><li>Lead HR process improvement projects</li></ul>
<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>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>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>
We are looking for a dependable Human Resources Assistant to support daily administrative operations for the HR team. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable handling a high volume of clerical and employee-related documentation in an on-site setting. The person in this role will help keep records accurate, respond to routine inquiries, and assist with essential HR paperwork that supports the employee lifecycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain accurate employee and department records by entering information into HR systems and spreadsheets with strong attention to detail.<br>• Organize, scan, and file personnel documents so records remain current, accessible, and compliant with department standards.<br>• Answer incoming calls and direct HR-related questions to the appropriate team members while providing front-line support with careful attention to detail.<br>• Prepare and complete routine employment documents, including separation paperwork, unemployment-related forms, and employment verification requests.<br>• Assist with onboarding and general HR administrative activities to support employees and internal stakeholders.<br>• Support pre-employment screening procedures and related documentation as part of employee record processes.<br>• Use Microsoft Office tools and, when applicable, HRIS platforms to update and manage information efficiently.
<p>A growing life sciences company in North County is looking for an organized and personable <strong>HR Assistant</strong> to join its People Operations team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants exposure to the full employee lifecycle and is ready to grow beyond traditional administrative work. You'll support recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HRIS updates, and day-to-day employee needs while working closely with an experienced HR team.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate new-hire onboarding from offer acceptance through the employee's first day</li><li>Prepare and maintain employee personnel files</li><li>Process employment documentation, background checks, and I-9s</li><li>Update employee information in the HRIS</li><li>Schedule interviews and communicate with candidates</li><li>Assist with job postings and recruiting coordination</li><li>Coordinate new-hire orientations and training sessions</li><li>Track employee status changes, transfers, and terminations</li><li>Assist employees with basic HR questions and direct more complex issues appropriately</li><li>Support benefits enrollment and employee communications</li><li>Prepare HR reports and spreadsheets</li><li>Maintain confidential HR records</li><li>Assist with employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Support the HR team with special projects and process improvements</li></ul>
<p>A busy construction company is seeking an <strong>HR Assistant</strong> to support a growing workforce of office and field employees. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys a <strong>fast-moving, hands-on HR environment</strong> where no two days look exactly the same.</p><p>You'll work closely with HR, payroll, project management, and field leadership to keep employee records, onboarding, timekeeping, and HR processes running smoothly.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with onboarding new field and office employees</li><li>Coordinate pre-employment documentation and background checks</li><li>Maintain employee files and HR records</li><li>Track certifications, licenses, and required employee documentation</li><li>Assist with new-hire orientations</li><li>Update employee information in HR and payroll systems</li><li>Help coordinate employee training and safety-related documentation</li><li>Assist with timekeeping and attendance questions</li><li>Support payroll with employee status and documentation changes</li><li>Prepare HR reports and tracking spreadsheets</li><li>Assist with benefits and employee communications</li><li>Coordinate employee separations and offboarding</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions</li><li>Maintain confidential personnel information</li><li>Assist with audits and compliance documentation</li><li>Support HR projects as the company continues to grow</li></ul>
<p>A growing life sciences organization in <strong>Carlsbad</strong> is looking for a <strong>People Operations Manager</strong> to oversee day-to-day people programs while partnering closely with leadership. This role combines HR operations, employee relations, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HRIS management. You'll be the person leadership relies on to make sure HR processes actually work — while also serving as a trusted resource for employees.</p><p><strong>What you'll own</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily People Operations activities</li><li>Manage onboarding and offboarding processes</li><li>Partner with leadership on employee relations matters</li><li>Administer benefits and employee programs</li><li>Maintain HRIS records and reporting</li><li>Oversee HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Partner with Payroll on employee changes and payroll accuracy</li><li>Support performance management programs</li><li>Develop and update HR policies and procedures</li><li>Assist with recruiting and workforce planning</li><li>Coordinate employee engagement initiatives</li><li>Monitor HR metrics and prepare management reports</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes</li><li>Maintain compliance with California employment requirements</li></ul>