HR Operations Specialist

Rosendin Electric, Inc; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

401 K

Annual bonus program

PTO and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Charitable Giving Match

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. is seeking an HR Operations Specialist in California to handle system-focused HR processes with accuracy and independent judgment.

You will support payroll, benefits, leave administration, and complex Workday transactions while collaborating with HRBPs and legal partners. The role demands strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple workflows, and professional discretion handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in an HR operations, HRIS, or HR coordinator role.
• Strong Workday HCM experience — transaction processing, data entry, and reporting.
• Knowledge of leave administration, payroll processes, and benefits operations.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and applicable state leave laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process complex payroll transactions and garnishments; partner with Payroll on escalated issues.
• Manage benefits life event processing and vendor portal administration; escalate questions when needed.
• Own leave case management including LOA documentation and FMLA tracking.
• Process Workday transactions including hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions.
• Review transactions for accuracy to prevent downstream payroll/reporting issues.
• Manage Workday inbox and ServiceNow for complex cases requiring system access or compliance judgment.

Skills

Workday HCM

Payroll processing

Leave administration

Benefits operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high‑profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY:

The HR Operations Specialist executes the work that requires system expertise, compliance knowledge, and independent judgment. You are the person the Admins escalated to, and the person who ensures transactions are processed accurately before they touch payroll, legal, or the employee record. This role requires a strong understanding of HR processes, a high degree of accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Process complex payroll transactions including garnishments, final checks, officer medical, tuition reimbursement, and payroll corrections; partner with Payroll on escalated issues
• Manage benefits life event processing, troubleshooting, and vendor portal administration; serve as the escalation point for benefits questions the Admin team cannot resolve
• Own leave case management including LOA documentation, FMLA eligibility tracking, workers compensation, and coordination with HRBPs and payroll
• Process complex Workday transactions including hires, terminations, transfers, compensation changes, promotions, job changes, and position management
• Review and audit transactions for accuracy; identify and correct errors before they create downstream impact in payroll or reporting
• Manage the Workday inbox and ServiceNow ticket queue for complex cases requiring system access or compliance judgment
• Support ER documentation, investigation coordination, and accommodation request processing in partnership with the HR Ops Lead, HRBPs, and Legal
• Manage H1-B immigration case coordination and attorney communication; maintain compliance with all filing deadlines
• Compile and manage personnel records for legal requests, ensuring appropriate handling and custodian sign-off
• Process vendor invoices, manage the contingent worker tracker, and support CW onboarding and offboarding in Workday
• Administer total rewards programs including referral bonuses, service awards, car allowance, and ESOP processing
• Conduct recurring compliance and data audits across payroll, I-9s, onboarding, leave, and Workday data quality
• Deliver HR-related training, manage training assignments in Workday, and track and report training compliance
• Support ROOT program facilitation and L&D event coordination

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 2–4 years of experience in an HR operations, HRIS, or HR coordinator role
• Strong Workday HCM experience — transaction processing, data entry, and reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of leave administration, payroll processes, and benefits operations
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and applicable state leave laws
• Strong attention to detail; you understand that errors in this role have real downstream consequences
• Ability to manage multiple active cases and transactions simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
• High professional discretion when handling sensitive employee, legal, and compliance matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; combination of education and experience accepted

WHAT YOU BRING TO US:

• 1–2 years of experience in HR support, administrative coordination, or a related role
• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending.
• Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits:

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Pay Range $27.30-$36.00 Hourly The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidate’s pay can vary based on location, job-related experience, skills, and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long‑term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Established in 1919, Rosendin prides itself in building quality electrical and communications installations, and bringing value to our clients.

We take great pride in building-up the people within our company and the communities where we work and live. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and shared ownership, as the largest employee‑owned company in our industry.

Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in the nation and continually come to us for our expert knowledge, scalability, quality, and innovation. Most importantly, our customers turn to us for partnership – because they deserve a team as committed, connected and engaged as they are.

Your success is our success.