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16 results for Human Resources in San Jose, CA

Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mountain View, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>HR Compliance Manager</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced HR Compliance Manager for a fast growing global company. This role connects HR, legal, payroll, and operational teams to strengthen employee data governance, maintain regulatory readiness, and support a positive workplace experience. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of employment compliance, benefits administration, and audit preparation while building reliable processes that scale with the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s employment eligibility verification program, including reverification activities, record retention, and periodic internal reviews.</p><p>• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to prepare People-related controls, documentation, and reporting for external compliance audits.</p><p>• Develop and maintain a yearly compliance schedule covering required training, policy refreshes, and employee handbook updates.</p><p>• Conduct position classification assessments and exempt status reviews in collaboration with legal and payroll stakeholders.</p><p>• Track changes in federal and state employment laws and translate them into updated policies, onboarding content, and operational practices.</p><p>• Oversee policy publication, handbook review cycles, acknowledgment collection, and related documentation management.</p><p>• Prepare required benefits and employment compliance filings, respond to audit requests, and compile supporting records for internal and external reviews.</p><p>• Partner with payroll, brokers, facilities, and people operations teams to support wage and hour compliance, benefits reporting accuracy, workplace compliance standards, and data integrity improvements.</p>
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><u>100% ON-SITE in San Jose, CA</u></strong></p><p><strong>Contract to Hire Position </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support and strengthen people operations for an organization in the education industry. This is a Contract to Hire position based in San Jose, California. In this role, you will partner with leaders and employees to foster a compliant, responsive, and employee-centered workplace across the full employment lifecycle. The position requires a strategic HR leader who can balance day-to-day execution with guidance on complex personnel matters while promoting consistent practices and positive employee experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with managers and staff to provide guidance on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, performance matters, and employee relations issues.</p><p>• Oversee recruiting activities from sourcing and interviews through offers, onboarding, and retention initiatives to help build a strong workforce.</p><p>• Conduct thorough and impartial employee relations reviews, documenting findings carefully and recommending appropriate next steps.</p><p>• Administer HR programs and processes to ensure alignment with company policies and applicable employment regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.</p><p>• Manage benefits-related activities, including open enrollment coordination and leave administration, while working closely with external vendors and service providers.</p><p>• Lead performance management efforts by coaching supervisors, supporting review processes, and delivering training on HR practices and compliance expectations.</p><p>• Maintain and improve HR procedures, systems, and service delivery methods, including support for HRIS and payroll processes such as Paycom.</p><p>• Supervise HR team members and collaborate with operations and legal partners to address organizational priorities, compliance matters, and risk considerations.</p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to guide people operations and support business objectives in Santa Clara, California. This position partners closely with leadership to foster a positive employee experience, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen core HR programs across the organization. The role also provides oversight for HR administration, benefits, employee relations, and talent processes while helping improve systems and workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily HR activities and provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to members of the human resources team.<br>• Partner with managers to address employee concerns, interpret workplace policies, and support fair, consistent employment practices.<br>• Conduct and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and resolution of workplace issues.<br>• Oversee benefits administration, leave programs, workers’ compensation matters, and workplace accommodation processes.<br>• Lead hiring efforts by coordinating recruiting activities, onboarding plans, and new employee orientation to support a smooth start for new hires.<br>• Manage performance review cycles, employee development efforts, and broader talent management initiatives that support retention and growth.<br>• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations and ensure required HR records and reporting are completed accurately.<br>• Use HRIS and related tools to maintain employee data, review workforce trends, and provide actionable insights to organizational leaders.<br>• Drive improvements to HR processes, systems, and cross-functional initiatives that increase efficiency and strengthen employee support.<br>• Coordinate training, compliance, safety, and engagement programs that contribute to a well-informed and connected workforce.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
  • Saratoga, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a broad range of people operations activities in Saratoga, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening employee support, maintaining smooth HR administration, and ensuring compliant day-to-day practices across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings a balanced background in employee relations, onboarding coordination, benefits support, and HR systems management within a California employment environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide employees and managers on workplace matters, helping resolve concerns fairly, consistently, and in alignment with company policy.<br>• Manage core HR administrative processes, including personnel documentation, record maintenance, and routine compliance-related tasks.<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities to create an organized and welcoming experience for new hires from pre-employment steps through orientation.<br>• Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, updates, employee questions, and communication related to available programs.<br>• Maintain accurate information within HRIS platforms and help ensure data integrity across employee records and reporting.<br>• Partner with leadership and internal teams to apply HR practices that reflect current California labor law requirements.<br>• Prepare and track HR documentation, status updates, and employee lifecycle changes such as hires, transfers, and separations.<br>• Contribute to ongoing process improvements within HR operations to increase efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Generalist
  • San Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>HR GENERALIST OPPORTUNITY!</strong></p><p><strong>80K-95K+10% BONUS+EXCELENT BENEFITS </strong></p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the HR Director in supporting designated geographic regions. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefit administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all of the regions.</li><li>Provide primary support to recruitment effort for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, students, and temporary employees; including managing full range of company’s recruiting services (career site, commercial recruiting services, external recruiters, employment agencies, and internal referral programs). Effectively administrative tasks to assure quality of candidate pool and effective communications with applicants, candidates, hiring managers and partners. </li><li>Fulfill new employee onboarding duties as assigned.</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; </li><li>Monitor performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. </li><li>Administer and provide expert counsel on benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees. </li><li>Perform all necessary filing and administration of human resource records, including employee files, and EEO-1 report.</li><li>Assist with new-employee orientations.</li><li>Serve as a resource to managers on managing performance and creating a high- performance work culture. Provide helpful behaviorally specific feedback; Share information and counsel others to be more successful; Provide effective coaching. </li><li>Support employees in their efforts to excel in their role and achieve job goals (e.g., by providing resources, removing obstacles, serving as a buffer); Stay informed about employee’s progress and performance through both formal methods (e.g. status reports) and informal methods (e.g. networking, being available/accessible, and observing). Deal firmly and promptly with performance challenges.</li><li>Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing. </li><li>Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database. Analyze people metrics. </li><li>Maintain compliance with federal and CA regulations concerning employment. </li><li>Manage related vendor budget &amp; contracts (e.g., recruiting services, training providers, insurance providers).</li><li>Oversee training and development program.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Assistant
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Contract Human Resources (HR) Assistant to support day-to-day people operations in San Francisco, California. This role will help coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee support activities while keeping records accurate and processes on schedule. The ideal candidate is highly organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with recruiting and training teams to coordinate HR activities from pre-boarding through offboarding and help keep each stage moving efficiently.<br>• Manage and follow up on operational requests through Zendesk, ensuring issues are tracked, updated, and resolved in a timely manner.<br>• Share internal career opportunities with employees, maintain external job board postings, and keep recruitment tracking documents current.<br>• Update job advertisements with tailored screening questions and prepare interview materials to support a consistent recruitment process.<br>• Coordinate with recruitment leaders to provide interview panels with schedules, candidate information, feedback forms, and other required materials before interviews.<br>• Deliver a positive candidate experience by communicating status updates promptly and helping applicants navigate the interview process.<br>• Organize new employee schedules, employee resource materials, and cross-functional onboarding touchpoints with teams such as IT, Operations, and Training.<br>• Follow up on background checks, reference checks, and new employee documentation to help ensure all pre-employment requirements are completed on time.<br>• Support onboarding and offboarding administration by processing paperwork, maintaining HRIS records, assisting with I-9 completion, and handling termination notifications with confidentiality.
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an organized and service-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support daily people operations in Santa Clara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages sensitive information with care, and enjoys keeping HR processes accurate and on schedule. The role will contribute across the employee lifecycle, helping create a smooth experience for employees, candidates, and internal stakeholders while maintaining dependable administrative support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate employee onboarding and separation activities, including preparing documentation, arranging orientation logistics, updating systems, and communicating status changes to relevant teams.<br>• Maintain employee records and HR databases with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring personnel files and related information stay current and audit-ready.<br>• Draft and process employment documents such as offer letters, change notices, agreements, and other routine HR communications.<br>• Administer employee status updates including pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, reporting changes, and terminations in partnership with internal stakeholders.<br>• Support payroll operations by reviewing personnel updates, validating timekeeping details, and organizing payroll-related records before processing deadlines.<br>• Assist with benefits support by responding to employee questions, coordinating enrollments and life event changes, and working with external providers as needed.<br>• Oversee pre-employment and compliance activities such as background screening, employment verification, I-9 documentation, leave tracking, required acknowledgments, and training follow-up.<br>• Manage shared HR communications channels, respond to routine employee requests, and escalate more complex matters to HR leadership when appropriate.<br>• Provide recruiting coordination through interview scheduling, candidate communication, offer support, and preparation for incoming hires.<br>• Contribute to HR projects, reporting, audits, and process improvement efforts while safeguarding confidential employee relations documentation.
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Operations Manager
  • San Ramon, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Operations Manager to support and strengthen HR operations for a growing organization in San Ramon, California. This is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented HR specialist who can guide employees and managers, improve consistency across people processes, and bring structure to a dynamic environment. The role requires a confident partner who can balance day-to-day HR administration with employee relations support, compliance oversight, and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as a primary HR contact for employees and managers by providing guidance on workplace policies, resolving concerns, and escalating complex or high-risk matters when appropriate.</p><p>• Handle employee relations activities with a practical, well-documented approach, including coaching conversations, performance discussions, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.</p><p>• Oversee essential HR operations such as onboarding for new team members, employee separations, personnel record maintenance, policy administration, benefits coordination, compensation updates, and internal HR communications.</p><p>• Review existing HR workflows, identify inconsistencies or control gaps, and design more standardized procedures that improve clarity, accountability, and execution across the organization.</p><p>• Support compliance efforts by maintaining organized documentation, helping prepare for recurring audits, tracking follow-up actions, and coordinating with external HR or compliance partners as needed.</p><p>• Influence managers and staff through clear communication and sound judgment, helping leaders address employee matters effectively even without direct reporting authority.</p><p>• Drive HR-related projects by partnering with leadership, operations, compliance, and business stakeholders on initiatives tied to organizational growth, process improvements, and system-related changes.</p><p>• Work independently in a smaller company setting by setting priorities, communicating progress proactively, and managing multiple HR needs with minimal oversight.</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
HR People Specialist
  • San Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an HR People Specialist to join a non-profit organization on a Contract basis. This role supports essential employee lifecycle activities by delivering a welcoming onboarding experience, maintaining accurate personnel information, and assisting with day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to keep HR processes organized and compliant.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead new employee orientation sessions and contribute to training efforts that help team members transition smoothly into the organization.<br>• Oversee onboarding activities from offer acceptance through first-day readiness, including background screening coordination, employment eligibility documentation, onboarding paperwork, candidate follow-up, and entry of employee information into HR platforms.<br>• Review HR records regularly to identify discrepancies and keep employee data accurate, complete, and securely maintained.<br>• Respond to employment verification requests and compile scheduled as well as on-demand HR reports for workforce planning and operational needs.<br>• Support adherence to privacy standards and data-handling requirements by following established HR compliance practices.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure HR administrative processes are completed efficiently and consistently across the employee lifecycle.
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll
  • Richmond, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 87000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounting Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states, maintaining compliance, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for 160+ employees, including timesheets, stipends, garnishments, and compliance with California labor laws.</li><li>Administer CalSTRS reporting, benefits enrollment, and contribution payments.</li><li>Handle accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and payroll-related journal entries in Sage Intacct.</li><li>Reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts and assist with month-end accruals.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to maintain employee records and produce workforce reports.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Sr. HR Generalist
  • Livermore, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Contract to Hire Role - 100% on-site in Livermore, CA</strong></p><p><strong>Senior HR Generalist</strong> - Sole HR Person for the Organization</p><p><strong>Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred. </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. HR Generalist to support a dynamic organization in Livermore, California. This role 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>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
HR assistant
  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an organized HR Assistant to support daily administrative and human resources operations in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position offers approximately 18 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with a flexible start time for an on-site schedule. The ideal candidate will handle confidential information with care while assisting with records management, payroll related tasks, staff support, and office coordination across multiple locations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage recurring payroll-related reporting and assist with employee benefits administration in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Digitize, file, and maintain HR, financial, and administrative records across both paper and electronic systems.</p><p>• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, faxes, and other office communications.</p><p>• Conduct credential and background-related verification activities for clinical personnel as required.</p><p>• Track inventory and replenish office and janitorial materials for two operational sites.</p><p>• Support internal meetings by preparing rooms, arranging audio/visual equipment, and coordinating refreshments and post-meeting cleanup.</p><p>• Assist with county account coordination along with facilities, technology, and other assigned operational projects.</p><p>• Provide coverage for other administrative team members and contribute to additional support tasks as business needs evolve.</p><p>• Safeguard sensitive employee and organizational information in compliance with confidentiality expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this role, please apply today and call us at (510) 470-7450</p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
HR Assistant
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Comfortable working in a <strong>fast-paced, hands-on environment</strong></li><li>Basic computer and data entry skills</li><li>Dependable, proactive, and willing to jump in where needed</li><li>Previous <strong>inventory, warehouse, retail, or shipping/receiving experience</strong> is a plus</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
HR Specialist
  • Sam Mateo, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>HR People Specialist</strong> for a 3–4+ month contract opportunity with one of our top clients in San Mateo. Our client is a Bay Area nonprofit behavioral health organization. They provide a range of behavioral health and supportive services designed to help individuals build stability, independence, and fulfilling lives. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with experience supporting the employee lifecycle, onboarding, HRIS data, and day-to-day employee support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and facilitate new-hire orientations and employee training initiatives.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including background checks, I-9 completion, new-hire paperwork, employee communications, and HRIS data entry.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and conduct routine HR data audits.</li><li>Process employment verification requests and prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports.</li><li>Support HR data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and provide timely guidance or escalate issues when appropriate.</li><li>Partner with the HR team to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 41 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to come onsite to support core people operations for a growing team in San Francisco, California. This is a 3-6 month long-term (may extend) contract position is ideal for someone who can balance hands-on HR administration with employee support, compliance awareness, and strong organizational discipline. The role will work closely with office leadership to maintain smooth HR processes, accurate records, and a positive employee experience across the full employment lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily human resources activities, including employee data updates, onboarding coordination, offboarding support, and general HR administration.</p><p>• Partner with office leadership to provide HR support for a workforce of fewer than 100 employees and respond to routine employee-related needs.</p><p>• Help maintain alignment with company policies and applicable employment regulations while assisting with HR program documentation and process development.</p><p>• Oversee employee recordkeeping and maintain accurate information within HR systems to support consistency, compliance, and reporting needs.</p><p>• Handle basic benefits administration tasks, including assisting with enrollments, updates, and employee questions as needed.</p><p>• Use Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and HR platforms such as Sequoia to manage documentation, workflows, and operational reporting efficiently.</p><p>• Support employee relations matters by serving as a dependable point of contact for day-to-day HR questions and administrative guidance./</p>
  • 2026-10-05T00:00:00Z
Workplace Specialist
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support daily <strong>office operations, facilities, and workplace needs</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>office and kitchen supplies, inventory, vendors, and service requests</strong></li><li>Coordinate <strong>meetings, company events, catering, and employee activities</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>new hire setup, workspace needs, and employee requests</strong></li><li>Partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve workplace and facilities issues</li><li>Help maintain a <strong>positive, organized, and high-energy employee experience</strong></li></ul>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z