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Human Resources Specialist
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What they do
A Human Resources Specialist works for a human resources department to implement the provisions of a labor contract, including employee wages and benefits and other practices that are collectively bargained; may also handle an internal grievance process established under a labor contract.
$65,729 / year median in California
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary A Human Resources Specialist is needed for a full-time contract opportunity in Union City, CA within an education-focused office environment. This on-site role supports the daily HR operations of the administration department and works closely with leadership to promote a productive, compliant, and employee-centered workplace. This is a strong opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being a trusted resource across the employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and offboarding. The work environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and well suited for someone who values supportive leadership, positive teamwork, clear communication, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employees and managers. Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee retention support, offboarding, and employee documentation.
- Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruiting activities, prepare offer letters, conduct orientations, and ensure a smooth new hire experience.
- Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, COBRA coordination, and employee benefit communications.
- Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, job descriptions, salary structures, leave documentation, and compliance-related records.
- Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
- Support workers' compensation, safety programs, injury reporting, training coordination, performance evaluations, and employee separation processes. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:
$62,400 to $72,480 per year.Job Type:
Full-Time, Contract.Work Setting:
On-site office role in Union City, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills- Manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR documentation.
- Support managers with performance management, policy guidance, workplace issues, and employee development initiatives.
- Track leaves of absence, workers' compensation claims, safety processes, and HR compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, salary structures, job descriptions, and related documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience, with 3 to 5 years preferred based on the experience level of the role.
- Strong knowledge of California employment laws, federal employment regulations, wage and hour requirements, and HR best practices.
- Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR policy implementation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a positive, flexible approach. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
- Bilingual skills.
- Experience supporting performance management programs and employee development initiatives.
- Prior HR experience in an education, nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven environment.