<p>• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers </p><p>• Support non-exempt, direct labor recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, performance management.</p><p>• Guide managers on policy interpretation, corrective action, and documentation; escalate complex employee relations matters to HR Director.</p><p>• Facilitate employee engagement, recognition, and culture building initiatives; support diversity, equity, and inclusion.</p><p>• Serve as a primary resource for employee benefit questions, ensuring employees are directed to appropriate resources as needed. Ensure employees are supported with benefit questions.</p><p>• Assist with safety initiatives and Workers’ Compensation claims and return-to-work coordination.</p><p>• Maintain accurate, compliant employee files aligned with federal, state, and local laws.</p><p>• Administer and track mandatory training; ensure certifications are completed on time.</p><p>Payroll Operations</p><p>• Validate time and attendance, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate application of wage & hour rules (FLSA; state/local).</p><p>• Work with the finance team to reconcile payroll registers and GL.</p><p>Compliance, Risk & Operations Projects</p><p>• CA Site level - Keep policies and postings compliant with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, pay transparency).</p><p>• Support audits (internal/external), EEO1/ACA reporting, I9/E-Verify, and records retention.</p><p>• Administer California leave programs and related notices, including CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and coordination with EDD Paid Family Leave; manage ADA/FEHA accommodations and return to work all through Symetra.</p><p>• Maintain California specific policies, postings, and practices</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>Required:</p><p>• 5+ years progressive HR experience, including site level HR generalist support and end-to-end payroll processing in the state of California.</p><p>• HRIS proficiency –</p><p>• Solid knowledge of employment and wage & hour laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, state/local leaves and pay rules). Must have knowledge and experience within the state of California.</p><p>• Exceptional discretion, documentation rigor, and customer service mindset.</p><p>• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).</p><p>• Certifications: PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SHRM SCP; FPC/CPP (American Payroll Association).</p><p>• Experience with payroll, and time and attendance systems a must.</p><p>• Exposure to benefits administration, open enrollment, and ACA compliance.</p><p>• Spanish speaking highly desired.</p>
<p>Robert Half is currently seeking Human Resources professionals for our clients in the Pasadena area. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of two (2) years' of experience in human resources roles. Typical responsibilities for human resources professionals include benefits administration, benefits coordinator, employee relations, employee orientation, personnel file maintenance, recruiting, workers compensation, and more. </p><p>· Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.</p><p>· Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.</p><p>· Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.</p><p>· Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.</p><p>· Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.</p><p>· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.</p><p>· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a passion for human resources and are looking for a new opportunity, apply today! Submit your resume and call 626.463.2031 for additional information.</p>
<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>
<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>We are looking for an experienced Workers Compensation Manager to support a dynamic operation in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead employee relations matters, oversee core HR administration, and manage benefits and workers’ compensation processes with strong attention to compliance. The role requires a hands-on partner who can balance day-to-day HR support with risk awareness and accurate documentation across sensitive employee matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Guide managers and employees through workplace concerns, helping resolve issues fairly and in alignment with company policy and employment standards.</p><p>• Oversee daily HR administrative activities, including maintaining personnel records, supporting documentation workflows, and ensuring data accuracy within HR systems.</p><p>• Administer employee benefit programs by addressing inquiries, coordinating updates, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing.</p><p>• Manage workers’ compensation activities from initial incident reporting through claim follow-up, maintaining complete records and supporting proper case handling.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to assist injured employees, monitor claim status, and promote compliant return-to-work coordination when applicable.</p><p><br></p><p>• Contribute to risk management efforts by identifying HR-related compliance concerns and helping implement practical corrective actions.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain claim documentation, employee files, and other sensitive records with a high degree of confidentiality and accuracy.</p><p>Review and coordinate newly reported injury claims, ensuring proper documentation, timely reporting, and adherence to state workers' compensation requirements.</p><p>Oversee California claims activity, including compliance with applicable workers' compensation regulations, benefit administration guidelines, and medical treatment processes.</p><p>Act as the primary liaison between employees, management, claims administrators, medical providers, nurse case managers, and other claim-related partners.</p><p>Monitor claim investigations, medical treatment plans, disability benefits, and claim resolution strategies to ensure appropriate handling and outcomes.</p><p>Coordinate return-to-work and modified duty programs by working with operational leadership and employees to accommodate work restrictions whenever possible.</p><p>Maintain detailed and confidential claim records while ensuring all required documentation is accurate, complete, and properly tracked.</p><p>Review incident reports, witness statements, medical records, surveillance footage, and other supporting materials to assist with claim investigations.</p><p>Monitor claim activity and vendor performance, identifying service issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>Provide guidance to managers and supervisors regarding injury reporting procedures, documentation requirements, workplace accommodations, and return-to-work practices.</p><p>Partner with Human Resources, Risk Management, Safety, Legal, Payroll, and Operations teams on complex, litigated, catastrophic, or high-exposure claims.</p><p>Analyze workers' compensation metrics and prepare reports highlighting claim trends, costs, compliance concerns, and program performance.</p><p>Recommend process improvements that help reduce claim severity, improve employee outcomes, and control workers' compensation expenses.</p>
<p>Robert Half is searching for Human Resources Recruiters for local ongoing opportunities. If you are looking to advance your career in recruitment, please apply today. For immediate consideration email your resume and then call 626.463.2031 to schedule an interview. </p><p>· Source candidates using a variety of search methods to build a robust candidate pipeline</p><p>· Screen candidates by reviewing resumes and job applications, and performing phone screenings</p><p>· Take ownership of candidate experience by designing and managing itDevelop job postings, job descriptions, and position requirements</p><p>· Perform reference checks as need</p><p>· Facilitate the offer process by extending the offer and negotiationg employment terms</p><p>· Manage onboarding and new hire process</p><p>· Stay abreast of recruiting trends and best practices</p><p>· Manage the overall interview, selection, and closing process</p><p>· Ensure all screening, hiring, and selection is done in accordance with employment laws and regulations</p><p><br></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.
We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to join a team in Irvine, California in a Contract to Permanent role. This position supports the delivery of employee benefits programs by helping with enrollments, employee inquiries, records management, and benefits system activity. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage several priorities while contributing to a positive employee experience.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day support for health, retirement, life, disability, and voluntary benefit programs while ensuring employees receive accurate and timely assistance.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues related to enrollments, eligibility, carrier connections, billing questions, and claims concerns.<br>• Guide employees through benefits processes and help them use benefits administration tools effectively.<br>• Process benefits-related events such as employee enrollments, life status changes, and open enrollment activities while monitoring deadlines and documentation requirements.<br>• Partner with HR teams and internal stakeholders to verify data accuracy, reconcile records, and address discrepancies with carriers or system files.<br>• Assist with audits, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance for HRIS and benefits administration platforms, including support for system updates or implementations when needed.<br>• Coordinate assigned benefits projects by tracking milestones, organizing communications, maintaining documentation, and following through on action items.<br>• Contribute to process improvements, employee communications, wellness initiatives, and compliance reporting to strengthen consistency and engagement across the organization.
<p>We are looking for someone with <strong>2–4 years of hands-on employee benefits and/or HR experience</strong> who can jump in and support the Benefits Manager across a portfolio of approximately 23 brands.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have experience with:</p><p>• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and voluntary benefits</p><p> • New hire enrollment and qualifying life events</p><p> • Open enrollment and benefits administration</p><p> • Employee questions and benefits issue resolution</p><p> • Eligibility, carrier, billing, claims, and enrollment discrepancies</p><p> • HRIS and/or benefits administration systems</p><p> • Benefits reporting, audits, and data reconciliation</p><p> • Basic ACA compliance knowledge</p><p> • Excel and Microsoft Office</p><p> • Managing multiple projects, deadlines, and follow-ups</p><p> • Working with HR, payroll, carriers, vendors, and employees</p><p> </p>
We are looking for an organized Human Resources (HR) Administrator to support workforce administration for a construction and contractor environment in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on creating a smooth employee experience by coordinating onboarding, maintaining accurate personnel information, and serving as a dependable point of contact for HR-related questions. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to keep records, hiring steps, and employee requests moving efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as a first point of contact for employees by addressing HR-related questions, providing guidance, and helping maintain a well-organized workplace environment.<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires and returning field employees, making sure required paperwork and hiring steps are completed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Walk candidates through employment forms, compliance documents, and onboarding expectations to support a smooth start to work.<br>• Maintain organized personnel files and employment records while ensuring documentation aligns with company practices and applicable labor regulations.<br>• Review and update employee information to keep active and former worker records accurate, current, and easy to retrieve.<br>• Manage workforce data in HR and payroll systems, including assignment details, employment status changes, and related administrative updates.<br>• Work closely with operations and field leadership to anticipate hiring needs and prepare onboarding support for upcoming staffing demands.<br>• Route employee concerns and service requests to the appropriate internal teams and follow up to help ensure timely resolution.<br>• Contribute to team meetings, safety-related initiatives, training activities, and other general HR administrative duties as assigned.