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9 results for Human Resources Benefits Specialist in Watsonville, CA

Human Resources Specialist

Hollister, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 78000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Specialist to oversee and enhance HR operations in Hollister, California. This role involves managing employee relations, benefits administration, and HR processes, ensuring compliance and supporting workforce development. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in HR systems to foster a positive and productive workplace. Responsibilities:• Manage employee relations by addressing workplace concerns and fostering a positive work environment.• Oversee benefits administration, including the management of benefit packages and payroll systems.• Ensure accurate and efficient use of automated payroll systems to process employee compensation.• Administer onboarding processes to provide new hires with a seamless transition into the organization.• Maintain and update HR information systems (HRIS) for accurate record-keeping and reporting.• Collaborate with team leaders to support labor and employee relations initiatives.• Develop and implement HR policies to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.• Coordinate benefits programs and communicate details effectively to employees.• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding policies and procedures.• Evaluate and improve HR processes to align with organizational goals. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott G. Moore
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Benefits Specialist

Fremont, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 40 USD / Hourly
**CONTRACT ROLE - Benefits Specialist****100% ON-SITE - FREMONT, CA** We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration for a healthcare organization in Fremont, California. This is an estimated 3-4 month Contract position focuses on helping employees and internal stakeholders with enrollment-related questions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring benefit processes run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with benefits operations, strong spreadsheet skills, and the ability to manage detailed administrative work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the shared benefits mailbox and provide timely, accurate responses to employee questions involving enrollment periods and follow-up benefit updates.• Coordinate administrative support for benefits programs by tracking Medicare reimbursements, handling payment-related paperwork, and organizing supporting records.• Assist with both advance and follow-up enrollment activities, including entering information into internal systems and preparing employee communications.• Maintain detailed Excel trackers to monitor benefit-related activity, status updates, and required follow-through.• Use HR and benefits platforms to complete routine transactions, verify records, and support day-to-day program administration.• Partner with HR team members to support onboarding and related benefit processes for employees as needed.• Help ensure documentation is complete, current, and properly stored to support compliance and reporting needs.• Process time-sensitive benefit invoices - weekly & monthly
2026-05-16T00:00:00Z

HR & Payroll Specialist

Monterey, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented HR & Payroll Specialist to support daily people operations and payroll activities in Monterey, California. This position combines hands-on payroll administration with core human resources responsibilities, including employee support, record management, and benefits coordination. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism in a fast-moving work environment. Responsibilities:• Manage recurring payroll activities by reviewing time records, updating pay data, and ensuring payroll documentation remains accurate and current.• Coordinate hiring and onboarding tasks, including employment paperwork, orientation support, and upkeep of personnel files.• Oversee employee benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, status updates, terminations, and retirement plan coordination.• Monitor HR and payroll practices for alignment with applicable federal, state, and local labor and wage regulations.• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to pay, benefits, workplace policies, and other HR topics.• Support employee relations efforts through documentation, reporting preparation, audit assistance, and policy or handbook revisions.• Safeguard confidential employee and business information while handling records and communications with discretion.• Partner with leadership to help maintain efficient HR processes and dependable payroll support across the organization. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

Sunnyvale, CA
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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. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day human resources support for a multi-site manufacturing environment, ensuring consistent practices across locations. • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and legal requirements. • Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including performance concerns, workplace issues, and corrective action. • Oversee compensation benchmarking and pay analysis to support competitive and equitable compensation practices. • Manage benefits and leave programs, including administration, employee support, and vendor coordination. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and internal HR standards. • Administer workers’ compensation cases and coordinate follow-up processes to support timely resolution and employee care. • Partner with leadership on onboarding, performance review processes, and broader HR strategy initiatives. • 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
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Permanent / Full Time
119000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead our HR clients' 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. Responsibilities:• Develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational goals and promote employee satisfaction.• Oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with federal and state regulations.• Manage benefits programs, including equitable compensation, competitive benefits packages, and related analyses.• Collaborate with leadership to support employee career development and initiatives focused on attention to detail and growth.• Update, communicate, and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a consistent and compliant workplace.• Provide guidance on employee relations, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.• Utilize HRIS systems to streamline processes and improve data management.• Support onboarding efforts to ensure a seamless integration of new employees into the organization.• Monitor and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Human Resources (HR) Assistant

Fremont, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Compensation and Benefits Administrator to join an established client in the South Bay. This is a direct permanent offering an excellent opportunity to support key HR functions and enhance your skills. The role involves working closely with the HR Management team and being point of contact for Compensation and Benefits Administration. Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage Employee Compensation and Benefits • Assist in maintaining and updating Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to reflect current employee data. • Provide administrative support for various HR functions, including record-keeping and policy updates. • Collaborate with team members - HRIS system recording all Compensation and Benefit changes • Ensure adherence to company policies and employment regulations in all HR practices. • Prepare reports and summaries related to HR activities for management review. • Support the implementation of new HR initiatives to improve operational efficiency
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Workplace Specialist

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
Workplace Specialist Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a proactive Workplace Specialist to support a high-functioning office environment and elevate the employee experience. This role partners across teams to maintain seamless operations, optimize workplace processes, and ensure a welcoming, well-managed space. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee daily workplace operations, including facilities, vendors, and office services</li><li>Support employee experience initiatives such as onboarding, events, and workspace setup</li><li>Manage service requests, workplace systems, and office logistics</li><li>Ensure compliance with workplace policies, safety standards, and procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and overall office experience</li></ul>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 40 USD / Hourly
Overview:The Payroll Specialist – Workday is responsible for administering and processing payroll activities using Workday software. This role ensures timely and accurate payroll cycles, maintains compliance with legal and company policies, and provides payroll support to employees and internal partners. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and finance teams to address payroll issues, improve processes, and uphold data integrity.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state or multi-country payrolls using Workday, ensuring all transactions are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations.</li><li>Audit, verify, and reconcile payroll data, and resolve any discrepancies or errors within Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, process adjustments, and update employee payroll information in the system.</li><li>Prepare and distribute payroll reports, tax filings, and year-end documents (such as W-2s or T4s) utilizing Workday reporting tools.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, ensuring excellent customer service.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance to support integrations, benefits, and compensation changes impacting payroll.</li><li>Ensure payroll practices are compliant with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with streamlining payroll workflow leveraging Workday automation features.</li><li>Support audits and provide timely payroll documentation as necessary.</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

HR Compliance & Employment Leader

Palo Alto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
72.523 - 83.974 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR compliance leader to support a long-term contract opportunity in Palo Alto, California. This role will guide employment compliance, policy governance, audit readiness, and quality improvement efforts within a complex healthcare environment. The position partners with HR and operational leaders to strengthen regulatory alignment, reduce organizational risk, and promote consistent standards across human resources programs. Responsibilities:• Direct employment compliance programs to ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices align with municipal, county, state, and federal requirements.• Lead preparation for accreditation reviews, regulatory surveys, and employment-related audits by coordinating documentation, responses, and corrective actions.• Advise HR leadership and department stakeholders on policy interpretation, regulatory expectations, and practical compliance solutions.• Oversee the development, revision, approval routing, and record maintenance of HR policies and related governance documents.• Design and deliver training initiatives that improve compliance awareness, policy adherence, and audit readiness across HR teams and business partners.• Identify exposure areas within HR operations, assess control effectiveness, and drive strategic improvements that protect organizational reputation and operational continuity.• Serve as the primary HR contact during external reviews and investigations involving employee records, ensuring accurate and timely submission of required materials.• Manage staff preparation for hospital survey activity and ongoing compliance monitoring to maintain readiness for accreditation and certification reviews.• Support workforce planning activities, including recruiting and onboarding coordination, to help maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily operations.Palo Alto
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z