Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist - Kearny Mesa, CA
A growing organization in Kearny Mesa is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to join its collaborative HR team. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle. The HR Specialist will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, HRIS administration, benefits support, compliance, and personnel record management.

Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee record maintenance.
• Assist with full-cycle recruiting, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating new hire onboarding
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation within the HRIS system
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, employee changes, and responding to benefits-related questions
• Assist with leave of absence administration, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and workers' compensation documentation
• Prepare HR reports, maintain personnel files, and ensure data accuracy
• Provide administrative support for payroll by processing employee changes and auditing payroll data
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures, and HR programs
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Coordinate employee training, orientations, and engagement initiatives
• Assist with performance management and annual HR programs
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, employment laws, and HR best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, sorting, filtering, and reporting)
• Experience using HRIS systems such as ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, or similar platforms preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Assignment Details:

• Contract to hire role
• Onsite role
• Located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego
• Compensation: $27.00-$30.00 per hour DOE
• Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm PST

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now - we are conducting interviews immediately!

Pay Details: $27.00 to $30.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ciara Norton

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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