Bilingual Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Human Resources Generalist (Onsite – San Jose & San Francisco Area)

Location: San Jose & San Francisco, CA (Onsite, with local travel between sites)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: $95,000 – $100,000

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations across multiple onsite locations in the San Jose and San Francisco area . This role partners closely with leadership to drive recruitment, employee relations, and HR programs while ensuring a positive and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• Support employee relations, including investigations, performance issues, and policy guidance
• Assist with benefits, compensation cycles, performance reviews, and leave management
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with policies and employment laws
• Respond to employee inquiries (benefits, payroll support, employment verification, etc.)
• Track employee changes (promotions, transfers, pay updates) and support HR reporting
• Partner with managers to improve engagement and team effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• 3+ years of HR experience (generalist preferred)
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, HR operations, and employment law
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish or Chinese strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting multiple locations or field operations

Additional Details

• 100% onsite role with regular travel between San Jose and San Francisco locations
• May require occasional extended hours based on business needs

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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