We are hiring for our client in San Jose an immediate need for a People Operations Generalist (temp) to start ASAP. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role supporting HRIS (Paycom) administration, benefits & CA LOA administration, employee lifecycle (onboarding / offboarding), compliance reporting, and close collaboration with payroll.
The organization's is looking for a capable, collaborative partner who can take the reins — someone who leads with both empathy and structure, builds relationships across departments.
Who This Is Perfect For :
- At least 4 years' experience in HR or working knowledge of basic HR functions, including benefits administration, leaves of absence, HR systems, Talent Acquisition, HR metrics and employment law (particularly wage and hour)
- Experience implementing HR policies and practices from a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion perspective strongly preferred
- Experience administering workers compensation and leaves of absences and responding to unemployment claims
- Experience administering or collaborating closely with payroll strongly desired
- Knowledge of laws pertaining to leaves of absences, worker's compensation processes, wage and hour and CA employer compliance
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
Benefits & Leave Administration
Coordinate benefit enrollment for new and existing employees, including annual open enrollment.Address employee inquiries regarding benefits and resolve any discrepancies with providers.Support administering and monitoring leaves of absence, and unemployment insurance.HR Compliance & Reporting
Work at the direction of the People Operations Manager to help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including providing reportsEmployee Engagement & Lifecycle Management
Regularly update and maintain the HR intranet site, enabling employees and managers to use self-service tools effectively.Collaborate with HR leadership to continuously improve processes such as onboarding, employee training, and performance management.Post job ads on internal and external boards, supporting the development of an attractive recruitment website with marketing.Guide managers through the hiring process, including sourcing and recruiting candidates when needed.