HR Operations & Talent Specialist

Workstream; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Classical Transportation is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to support our HR functions in Hayward, CA. You will oversee employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, HR policies and payroll processing.

The ideal candidate balances the needs of employees and the organization while fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee support.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Lead recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and related HR processes.
• Address employee relations issues and resolve workplace concerns professionally and confidentially.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
• Monitor employee satisfaction and help promote a positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate disciplinary actions and performance improvement processes when necessary.
• Stay current on changes in employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Process biweekly/semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review employee time records, hours worked, overtime, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, promotions, and deductions.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll records.
• Coordinate payroll-related tax filings, wage reporting, and other required documentation.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify and correct discrepancies.
• Work with accounting, and management as needed.
• Stay current with applicable federal, state, and local payroll and employment requirements.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Classical Transportation is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to support our HR functions in Hayward, CA. You will oversee employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, benefits administration, HR policies and payroll processing.

The ideal candidate balances the needs of employees and the organization while fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.