Sr. HR Generalist

VARITE is looking for qualified Sr. HR Generalist in San Jose, CA (Hybrid)


WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American computer software company that offers a wide range of programs from web design tools, photo manipulation and vector creation, through video/audio editing, mobile app development, print layout and animation software.


WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.


Job Title: Sr. HR Generalist
Location: San Jose, CA 95110 (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 9 months with possible extension
Pay Range: $30.00/hr. to $35.21/hr. on W2
Work Authorization: US Citizen or Green Card only

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
Job Description:

• This is a temporary contract assignment providing casework coverage, with a primary focus on maintaining continuity and case quality throughout the engagement.

The Opportunity:

• This is a standout opportunity to collaborate with employees and managers during pivotal moments, offering mentorship that truly makes a difference!
• As a Senior HR Generalist in a client-facing role, you'll be a go-to resource for complex case types including organizational changes, leave, and accommodation support-playing a key role in delivering clarity, care, and confidence to employees when they need it most.
• You'll collaborate with peers across the Employee Resource Center (ERC), our leave vendor, and Employee Relations partners to resolve employee requests, manage HR cases, and drive improvements that expand how we deliver scalable, high-quality support.
• The ERC is an integral part of our broader Scaled Delivery organization.
• Our motto is that with every interaction, the ERC is helping employees navigate through their **** journey.
• Come join the team who is crafting those experiences!

What you'll do:

• Provide consultation and guidance to all levels of the organization on sensitive work-related issues, such as organization changes, accommodations, and leave-related policies
• Triage and respond to questions from our internal HR teams to collaborate on cases, assess options, and provide risk assessments
• Lead the intake, triage, and resolution of complex HR inquiries with speed and empathy, aligning cross-functional resources to connect impacted individuals to the right support
• Leverage case management systems to address employee needs with care and efficiency-using reporting and insights to identify trends and inform strategies that strengthen our business
• Partner with various collaborators as needed (Legal, Security, Employee Relations, HRBPs, etc.); demonstrate the capacity to communicate efficiently at all levels
• Foster continuous team enablement by providing compelling updates on process and policy changes-equipping colleagues with the clarity and self-assurance to excel
• Influence and contribute to process improvements that drive business scalability
• Bring insight to and collaborate on projects that drive impact across the organization

What you need to succeed:

• Proven HR expertise with specialized knowledge in complex HR topics such as organizational changes, leave of absence programs, and interactive accommodation processes, ensuring employees receive support with care, compliance, and confidence
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities for complex cases, with an understanding of the need to be both compassionate and firm to navigate various business challenges
• Manages a full caseload independently with accuracy and consistency meeting SLA timelines and maintaining audit-ready documentation from the start of the assignment
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication
• Applies existing tools and workflows effectively, and flags process gaps or improvement ideas to the team as they arise
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make decisions with confidence delivering results in fast-paced environments and meeting deadlines, time constraints, and SLAs
• Ability to build trust and apply judgment to make decisions on cases and partner concerns
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred; 8+ years of HR experience preferred

BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.