Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Create a job alert Explore how we help job seekers Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2026 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Job Market Outlook Press Room Tech insights Labor market overview AI in recruiting Navigating the AI era Staffing for small businesses Cost of a bad hire Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

Add your latest resume to match with open positions.

9 results for Hr Generalist in San Jose, CA

HR Generalist
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 43.5385 - 50.413 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a proactive HR Generalist to join a growing team in Sunnyvale, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports day-to-day human resources operations across recruiting coordination, employee records, payroll and benefits administration, compliance, and engagement efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment with confidential information, and experience working with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage recruiting support activities by coordinating interviews, assisting with candidate flow, facilitating background screenings, and preparing onboarding documents<br>• Maintain organized and accurate personnel records while updating employee information in HR systems, including ADP Workforce Now or comparable platforms<br>• Partner with payroll and benefits contacts to process employee changes, support enrollment updates, and help ensure timely and accurate transactions<br>• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and other key employee lifecycle processes to create a smooth and compliant experience<br>• Support performance review cycles by tracking timelines, preparing documentation, and helping managers and employees navigate required steps<br>• Help administer separation processes by preparing appropriate records and ensuring documentation is handled properly and confidentially<br>• Contribute to employee engagement programs by coordinating events, recognition activities, and communication efforts that promote a positive workplace culture<br>• Prepare HR forms, correspondence, and reports while providing general administrative support to keep department operations running efficiently<br>• Monitor HR practices for alignment with federal and state employment requirements as well as established company policies and procedures
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Redwood City, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist 3 years+ to support critical people operations for an AI start up in Redwood City, California. The ideal candidate is easily adaptable to changes and excited for long-term growth potential. This short- to long-term contract position is ideal for someone who excels in a fast-moving environment and can independently manage detailed compliance-driven processes related to employee immigration and contractor administration. The role will also contribute to broader HR coordination, helping ensure smooth day-to-day support across the employee lifecycle. Ideal candidate must be highly responsive and comfortable using the Slack communications tool. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead employment visa and work authorization activities from initiation through completion, partnering closely with external immigration counsel on filings and case progress.</p><p>• Monitor key immigration milestones such as renewals, expirations, and status changes, and take timely action to keep cases on track.</p><p>• Serve as a reliable point of contact for employees by providing clear updates and guidance on immigration matters and required documentation.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate records tied to immigration programs while supporting compliance obligations related to employment eligibility verification.</p><p>• Oversee contractor administration across the full engagement cycle, including onboarding, documentation, background screening, access coordination, and offboarding.</p><p>• Work with internal stakeholders such as Legal and Finance to confirm contracts, statements of work, and related compliance requirements are properly handled.</p><p>• Track contractor engagement dates, extensions, and end dates to ensure records remain current and next steps are addressed proactively.</p><p>• Coordinate with external staffing partners when needed and assist with reviews related to appropriate worker classification.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support and assist with onboarding, offboarding, and additional people projects as business needs evolve.</p>
  • 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in San Jose, California. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can provide practical HR support across diverse teams while fostering a respectful, compliant, and people-focused workplace. The role blends employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations to help leaders and employees navigate complex situations with confidence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise supervisors and department leaders on employee matters, offering clear guidance on policy application, workplace concerns, and effective people management practices.<br>• Lead the resolution of employee relations issues, including performance discussions, disciplinary matters, conflict management, and workplace investigations.<br>• Respond to employee complaints and sensitive personnel concerns with discretion while aligning actions with California employment regulations and organizational standards.<br>• Support recruitment efforts from opening a position through onboarding, including scheduling, candidate communication, offer coordination, and onboarding activities.<br>• Create a positive recruitment experience by keeping applicants informed, maintaining organized processes, and helping managers move efficiently through each stage of recruitment.<br>• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, ensuring personnel information is updated, secure, and compliant with internal and legal requirements.<br>• Assist with leave administration, benefits-related support, and general HR administration to ensure employees receive timely and accurate information.<br>• Coach managers on best practices related to employee engagement, risk reduction, and consistent application of HR policies across healthcare and administrative teams.<br>• Contribute to HR programs and organizational initiatives that strengthen employee experience and support ongoing operational needs.
  • 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an HR Specialist to support a non-profit organization in San Jose, California through a Contract assignment. This role focuses on day-to-day human resources coordination, employee support, and accurate handling of HR information and documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative judgment, comfort working with HR systems, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion in a regulated environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide administrative support to the human resources team, ensuring records, forms, and routine processes are completed accurately and on time.<br>• Coordinate calendars, arrange meetings, and assist with scheduling for HR-related discussions, interviews, and team activities.<br>• Support onboarding activities by preparing documentation, tracking pre-employment steps, and helping new hires move smoothly through the hiring process.<br>• Maintain and update employee information within HRIS platforms while helping preserve data accuracy and consistency.<br>• Respond to employee questions on general HR matters and direct more complex issues to the appropriate internal contacts.<br>• Assist with employee relations activities by documenting information, organizing follow-up actions, and supporting timely communication.<br>• Handle confidential personnel information with a high level of care, including materials connected to HIPAA-regulated environments when applicable.<br>• Contribute to HR projects and operational tasks, including process updates or system-related coordination as assigned by the department.
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z
Sr. HR Generalist
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Contract to Hire Role </p><p>Senior HR Generalist - Sole HR Person for the Organization </p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to support a dynamic organization in Livermore, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity 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>
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
HR Director
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 72 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><u>100% ONSITE </u></strong><u>in Mountain View, CA</u></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced HR Director to lead and strengthen the people function for a growing technology organization in Mountain View, California. This Long-term Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can balance strategic planning with day-to-day execution across core human resources operations. The person in this role will work closely with senior leadership to build scalable people practices, support a multi-state workforce, and foster a compliant, high-performing employee environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of human resources activities across the employee journey, including onboarding, employee support, benefits coordination, leave administration, compliance, and payroll oversight for a multi-state workforce.</p><p>• Collaborate with executives and department leaders to shape HR strategies that support business priorities, organizational growth, and operational effectiveness.</p><p>• Support corporate operations while partnering with HR leadership responsible for contracted workforce groups across multiple regions.</p><p>• Design and refine HR policies, programs, and internal processes that can scale effectively in a fast-moving, high-growth business environment.</p><p>• Advise managers and employees on workplace matters such as performance concerns, employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to applicable employment laws and regulations at the federal, state, provincial, and local levels, with particular attention to California labor requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related activities with internal teams and external service providers to help ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Improve HR operational workflows by enhancing processes tied to employee records, onboarding, offboarding, and HR system usage and reporting.</p><p>• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, organizational effectiveness, and company culture.</p><p>• Partner across functions, including operations, engineering, and leadership teams, to support workforce planning, talent strategy, and organizational design decisions.</p>
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
HR Coordinator
  • Alameda, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an HR Coordinator to join a construction and contractor organization in Alameda, California on a Long-term Contract assignment. This permanent role supports day-to-day human resources operations with a strong focus on onboarding, employee records, recruiting coordination, and compliance. The position is ideal for someone who works carefully, communicates well, and enjoys helping create a positive experience for employees throughout key transition points.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including background screening, document collection, and scheduling for incoming employees.<br>• Maintain employee information in the HRIS, updating records accurately and reviewing entries for completeness and compliance.<br>• Arrange interviews and support recruiting logistics for regular staffing needs, campus outreach efforts, and internship programs.<br>• Review and complete employment eligibility documentation, audit files, and help ensure adherence to onboarding requirements.<br>• Work with managers and internal partners to organize assignments, share start details, and support a smooth transition for incoming employees.<br>• Assist with internship administration, including both entry and separation processes.<br>• Process HR-related notices, benefits paperwork, and invoices while keeping documentation organized and up to date.<br>• Serve as a consistent point of contact for incoming employees by answering questions and providing timely follow-up throughout the onboarding process.<br>• Provide broad administrative support to the HR team through reporting, file management, coordination tasks, and other operational assistance as needed.
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead core HR operations for a manufacturing organization with multiple locations in Sunnyvale, California. This role will serve as a key partner in strengthening employee relations, guiding policy development, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate brings a strategic and hands-on approach to compensation, benefits, and workforce programs while supporting a positive and consistent employee experience across sites.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day human resources support for a multi-site manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent practices across locations.<br>• Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and legal requirements.<br>• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and corrective action.<br>• Oversee compensation benchmarking and pay analysis to support competitive and equitable compensation practices.<br>• Manage benefits and leave programs, including administration, employee support, and vendor coordination.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and internal HR standards.<br>• Administer workers’ compensation cases and coordinate follow-up processes to support timely resolution and employee care.<br>• Partner with leadership on onboarding, performance review processes, and broader HR strategy initiatives.<br>• Maintain accurate HR records and support effective use of HR information systems for reporting and administration.
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 119000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead our HR clients&#39; operations in San Jose, California. This role requires a strategic thinker who can design and implement initiatives that foster employee engagement, ensure compliance with labor laws, and support career development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in HR management, a passion for organizational growth, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational goals and promote employee satisfaction.</p><p>• Oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with federal and state regulations.</p><p>• Manage benefits programs, including equitable compensation, competitive benefits packages, and related analyses.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to support employee career development and initiatives focused on attention to detail and growth.</p><p>• Update, communicate, and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a consistent and compliant workplace.</p><p>• Provide guidance on employee relations, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.</p><p>• Utilize HRIS systems to streamline processes and improve data management.</p><p>• Support onboarding efforts to ensure a seamless integration of new employees into the organization.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements</p>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z