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11 results for Hr Generalist in San Diego, CA

HR Generalist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding for various roles, such as media team members and student assistants. • Manage the student assistant program, ensuring smooth operations for approximately 35-40 student employees each semester, including backfilling positions as needed. • Address employee relations matters by providing guidance and support to maintain a positive workplace environment. • Deliver comprehensive HR support across various functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. • Assist in the development and implementation of training programs to enhance employee skills and drive detail-oriented growth. • Collaborate with leadership to support strategic HR initiatives and contribute to organizational success. • Utilize HR systems, including iCIMS and Banner, to manage employee data and streamline HR processes. • Coordinate benefit functions and provide assistance with onboarding to ensure a seamless employee experience. • Serve as a resource for addressing HR-related inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
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.Key Responsibilities:<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>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Generalist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports employees and leaders across a broad range of HR activities, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion while helping strengthen workplace culture and day-to-day HR processes. Responsibilities: • Advise employees and managers on workplace policies, procedures, and HR best practices while promoting fair and consistent application across the organization. • Lead employee relations work by reviewing concerns, conducting investigations, documenting findings, and guiding managers on appropriate next steps. • Manage full-cycle recruitment for both hourly and salaried positions, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions. • Administer employee benefits activities such as open enrollment, plan changes, employee education, and resolution of benefits-related questions. • Draft and share internal HR communications related to policy updates, benefits information, and employee status changes. • Maintain accurate personnel files, update HRIS records, generate reports and metrics, and support ongoing system-related compliance activities. • Partner with leadership to identify opportunities to improve HR policies, procedures, and programs for greater effectiveness and operational efficiency. • Help foster a positive work environment by monitoring employee morale, supporting development initiatives, and contributing to training programs. • Coordinate offboarding activities, including termination documentation, exit interviews, feedback analysis, and collaboration with payroll and workers’ compensation administration. • Provide day-to-day support to the HR team while serving as a dependable and confidential resource for employees and managers.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Generalist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Human Resources Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations and help foster a positive employee experience across the organization. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and policy implementation</li><li>Assist with recruitment efforts, interview coordination, and new hire orientation</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure HR data accuracy within HRIS systems</li><li>Help administer performance management processes and employee development initiatives</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits</li><li>Support compliance efforts and maintain confidential personnel documentation</li><li>Partner with leadership and staff to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture</li></ul>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Generalist (Agricultural Industry)

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
An established agricultural company in San Marcos is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily human resources functions across a growing workforce. This role will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and HR operations in a fast-paced agricultural environment. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting both field and office employees while balancing operational HR responsibilities with employee support initiatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSHuman Resources Support<ul><li>Support day-to-day HR operations including employee onboarding, offboarding, and personnel administration</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations</li><li>Assist employees and supervisors with HR-related questions and workplace concerns</li><li>Coordinate benefits enrollment and employee documentation processes</li><li>Support leave administration and workers’ compensation processes</li></ul>Recruiting & Employee Development<ul><li>Assist with recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, and onboarding coordination</li><li>Participate in hiring events and workforce outreach efforts as needed</li><li>Coordinate training initiatives and maintain training compliance records</li><li>Support employee engagement and retention initiatives</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Ensure compliance with state and federal labor regulations</li><li>Maintain accurate HRIS records and reporting documentation</li><li>Assist with audits, policy updates, and compliance tracking</li><li>Support safety initiatives and HR process improvements</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

HR Director

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
77 - 90 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with an innovative clean energy startup seeking an experienced HR Director for a 9-month contract opportunity. 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. 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. Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

HR Director

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
76 - 80 USD / Hourly
About the CompanyA fast-growing, innovation-driven technology organization partnered with Robert Half is seeking a strategic and people-focused Director of Human Resources. 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. Position SummaryThe 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.This role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with responsibility for shaping HR infrastructure during a high-growth phase. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Leadership<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>Talent Management & Acquisition<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>Employee Relations & Performance Management<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>Compensation & Benefits<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>HR Operations & Compliance<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>Leadership & Team Development<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>
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

HR Director

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy that aligns with the company's mission and growth objectives.• Collaborate with executive leadership to design organizational structures that support scalability and innovation.• Drive talent acquisition efforts to attract top-tier engineering and AI talent, ensuring streamlined recruiting processes.• Implement HR policies, onboarding systems, compensation frameworks, and performance management programs.• Ensure compliance with California labor laws and global workforce standards across all operations.• Foster a positive employee experience by creating engagement programs and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.• Support leadership teams with coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational development initiatives.• Build scalable systems to support a hybrid and globally distributed workforce.• Develop learning and development programs tailored to technical and R&D-focused teams.• Act as a cultural ambassador by establishing values, communication norms, and team-building practices.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Maintain employee records, enter HR data accurately in systems such as Workday, and prepare reports that support staffing and personnel tracking. • Coordinate recruitment activities by posting openings, communicating with applicants, arranging interviews, and assisting with pre-employment steps. • Support onboarding by collecting new employee paperwork, monitoring completion of required documents, and helping create a smooth start for employees. • Assist with leave administration by tracking requests, organizing documentation, and providing day-to-day support related to employee absences. • Help maintain compliance files, monitor key deadlines, and organize records needed for audits and employment law requirements. • Respond to routine employee questions with professionalism and escalate more complex issues to the appropriate HR team members. • Contribute to HR process development by helping document procedures and improve administrative workflows as the organization expands. • Support performance review administration by tracking due dates, distributing materials, and maintaining related records.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 37 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic HR Manager 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. Responsibilities:<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>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Manager (Manufacturing Industry)

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESHR Operations & Compliance<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>Recruitment & Workforce Development<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>Employee Engagement & Leadership Support<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>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z