Full-Time Temporary HR Generalist

Human Resources Specialist
Union City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Contract (Approximately 3 Months)
Schedule: On-Site
Administration
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on HR professional with strong knowledge of California employment laws, employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while supporting a positive, productive, and people‑focused workplace culture.

Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, retention, and offboarding.

Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruitment efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, and preparing offer letters.

Facilitate new hire onboarding and employee orientation programs.

Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, job descriptions, and personnel files.

Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and company policies.

Provide guidance and support to managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.

Support performance review processes and employee development initiatives.

Coordinate training and professional development programs.

Manage workers' compensation claims, safety programs, ergonomic assessments, and injury reporting.

Communicate HR policies, procedures, and benefit updates throughout the organization.

Support special projects and additional HR initiatives as needed.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience.

Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices.

Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits administration.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Bilingual skills are a plus.

Experience supporting performance management and employee development programs.

Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The pay transparency policy is available here:

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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