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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
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z

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
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Palo Alto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
What You’ll DoProcess Documentation & SOPs<ul><li>Own the payroll documentation library (SOPs, desk procedures, playbooks, RACI, controls narratives, and process maps).</li><li>Create role‑based, step‑by‑step procedures for recurring cycles (regular, off‑cycle, retro, year‑end, bonuses, leaves, etc).</li><li>Document Workday flows, upstream/downstream dependencies, and integrations impacting payroll (KRONOS timekeeping, benefits, GL, cash).</li><li>Version, review, and publish documents, with clear naming conventions and change history.</li></ul>Controls & Compliance<ul><li>Define and maintain key controls (preventive and detective) for earnings, deductions, taxes, retirement plans (e.g., 403(b)), and audits.</li><li>Partner with Internal Audit/Accounting on control design, walkthroughs, and SOX‑aligned evidence.</li><li>Implement and refine checklists and validation steps for pre‑payroll processing, payroll run, reconciliation, and post‑pay cycle activities, including funding requests.</li><li>Standardize retro and exception handling (e.g., on‑call, overtime, garnishments, leaves).</li></ul>Quality & Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Lead process mapping (SIPOC & swimlanes) to identify gaps, risks, and simplification opportunities.</li><li>Create QA frameworks and peer review protocols for documentation updates.</li><li>Monitor error trends (e.g., retro adjustments, off‑cycles, escalations); recommend fixes and create knowledge articles.</li></ul>Enablement & Change Management<ul><li>Build quick‑reference guides, decision trees, and training for Payroll Specialists/Payroll Partners.</li><li>Coordinate change notes and release communications when Workday configuration/processes change.</li><li>Ensure documents are accessible, searchable, and aligned with access controls.</li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Palo Alto, CA
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Temporary to Hire
52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Menlo Park, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring payroll processes are executed accurately and in compliance with tax regulations across multiple states. This position is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in payroll tax management and reporting, particularly in complex, multi-state environments. Responsibilities: • Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and filings to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Audit and manage remote work states for reciprocity and regulatory adherence. • Review unemployment insurance across various states, assess organizational status, and address reimbursable requirements. • Respond to tax inquiries and notifications from agencies promptly and effectively. • Prepare and reconcile 990 forms with W-2 data for accurate reporting. • Oversee W-2 and W-2C reporting processes, ensuring timely submissions. • Monitor biweekly and semimonthly payrolls against compliance reports to maintain accuracy. • Create and review reports for third-party entities, including quarterly submissions for specific state requirements. • Stay informed about changes in payroll tax laws and ensure organizational compliance. • Conduct audits on overpayment recoveries to maintain financial accuracy.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

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
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

HR Generalist

San Jose, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support a wide range of people operations activities in San Jose, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering day-to-day HR support across employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and core HR processes. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to employee support and compliance while helping maintain accurate records and efficient HR operations. Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day guidance to employees and managers on workplace matters, policies, and employee relations concerns. • Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring documentation, orientation steps, and pre-employment requirements are completed accurately and on time. • Administer employee benefits processes, including enrollments, updates, and responses to routine benefit-related questions. • Maintain personnel records and HR documentation with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. • Support HR administrative activities such as preparing letters, tracking employee changes, and processing standard employment transactions. • Use HRIS tools to enter, update, and audit employee data while helping ensure information remains current and reliable. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve HR issues efficiently and escalate more complex matters when appropriate. • Assist with process improvements and operational updates within HR as business needs evolve.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

HR Coordinator

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an HR Coordinator to join a team in Menlo Park, California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping HR operations organized, supporting employees throughout key milestones, and ensuring day-to-day processes run efficiently. The position will contribute to recruiting coordination, employee onboarding, records administration, benefits support, and general assistance for managers and staff. Responsibilities: • Manage employee files, HR data, and supporting documentation to help maintain accurate and up-to-date records. • Coordinate recruiting activities by posting openings, arranging interviews, and communicating with candidates throughout the process. • Support onboarding for new employees and employee separation tasks to ensure a smooth and timely experience. • Assist with benefits-related administration, respond to employee questions, and work with external providers as needed. • Prepare routine HR reports, monitor compliance-related deadlines, and help reinforce company policies and procedures. • Organize employee engagement efforts and contribute to internal HR communications across the team. • Provide day-to-day administrative support to HR operations and serve as an initial point of contact for employee and manager inquiries.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Housing Resource Coordinator

Sunnyvale, CA
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Temporary / Contract
16.625 - 19.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Housing Resource Coordinator to support housing resource operations for a non-profit organization in Sunnyvale, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on work, stays organized with minimal supervision, and can balance physical tasks with basic inventory documentation. The person in this role will help manage incoming donations and resident supply kits while keeping materials accurately tracked and readily available. Responsibilities: • Receive, sort, and organize donated goods, supply items, and other incoming materials to maintain an orderly inventory flow. • Assemble resident kits and prepare needed items for distribution, ensuring materials are complete and ready on schedule. • Move boxes, donations, and packaged supplies throughout the facility, including transporting items up and down stairs when needed. • Maintain accurate inventory records by entering and updating kit and supply data in Excel and related Microsoft Office tools. • Monitor stock levels and help keep storage areas structured so materials can be located and replenished efficiently. • Support physical inventory activities by counting, verifying, and reconciling items in storage and distribution areas. • Assist with handling large or heavy materials safely, including items weighing more than 50 pounds. • Work independently day to day while staying responsive to operational needs and shifting priorities.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z