Human Resources Generalist
robert halfSan Jose (CA)
Human Resources Generalist
Posted 5 days ago
robert halfSan Jose (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to support a wide range of people operations in San Jose, California. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day HR administration with employee support, policy guidance, and compliance-focused documentation. The role will partner with employees and managers across the full employment lifecycle while helping maintain consistent, high-quality workplace practices. The role is contract to hire. Once hired, you will have access to a benefits package, 401k plan, and a discretionary bonus. If you thrive in a small family-owned business environment, this is a great opportunity!
Responsibilities:
- Employee Lifecycle Administration
- Manage and coordinate HR activities from recruitment through separation, including: Job postings and candidate coordination, employment applications and interview documentation, background checks and pre-employment requirements, offer letters and new-hire documentation
- New employee onboarding and orientationI-9 and employment eligibility documentation
- Personnel file creation and maintenance
- Job descriptions and employee classifications
- Compensation and status changes
- Promotion and transfers
- Leave-of-absence administration
- Employee separation and offboarding
- Final documentation and record retention
Ensure employee files are complete, accurate, confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
Responding to employee questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, payroll and workplace expectations
Assisting supervisors with employee performance and conduct issues
Promoting respectful, professional and consistent workplace practices
Helping ensure employment decisions are applied fairly and consistently
Identifying recurring workplace issues and recommending preventative solutions
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