HR Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Escondido, CA is seeking an experienced HR Specialist for a temp-to-hire role supporting on-site operations in Mira Mesa. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years in HR, with Leave of Absence administration and Employee Relations responsibilities.

This on-site position emphasizes practical problem solving, confidential records management, and collaboration with HR leadership to ensure compliant, consistent employee support in a fast-paced construction-adjacent

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR experience in an HR Specialist or HR Generalist role.
• Leave of Absence administration, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• Employee relations case handling, investigations support, and coaching managers.
• Knowledge of California and federal employment regulations and HR policies.
• Strong communication, confidentiality, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Administer Leave of Absence processes with documentation and compliance follow-up.
• Support Employee Relations, investigations, issue intake, and manager coaching.
• Provide HR guidance on policies, leave eligibility, and workplace expectations.
• Maintain confidential HR records and handle case documentation securely.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and operations to ensure consistent, compliant employee experiences.
• Support general HR projects and administrative tasks in a busy, on-site environment.

Job description

Job Summary

A busy, stable construction company is seeking an HR Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity in the Escondido, CA market, supporting on-site operations in Mira Mesa. This role is ideal for an HR professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who enjoys handling both Leave of Absence administration and Employee Relations in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

The HR Specialist will be part of a collaborative team that values responsive communication, practical problem solving, and strong internal support for employees and managers. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company in the residential and commercial construction industry, where steady operations, supportive leadership, and hands‑on HR exposure can help build a long-term career path.

Key Responsibilities

• - Administer employee Leave of Absence processes, including documentation, tracking, communication, and compliance follow‑up.
• - Support Employee Relations matters by assisting with investigations, coaching managers, documenting issues, and helping resolve workplace concerns.
• - Provide HR guidance to employees and supervisors regarding policies, procedures, leave eligibility, workplace expectations, and employee concerns.
• - Maintain accurate HR records and ensure confidential handling of employee information and case documentation.
• - Partner with HR leadership and operations teams to support compliance, consistency, and positive employee experiences across the organization.
• - Assist with general HR projects and administrative needs in a busy construction environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Pay rate: $30 to $35 per hour.
• - Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• - Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• - Work arrangement: On‑site.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Administer Leave of Absence programs and maintain accurate leave tracking and documentation.
• - Support Employee Relations cases, including employee concerns, manager guidance, and workplace issue resolution.
• - Partner with managers and HR leadership to apply policies consistently and support compliance.
• - Maintain confidential HR records and provide responsive support to employees.
• - 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, or similar role.
• - Experience with Leave of Absence administration, including employee communication, documentation, and compliance tracking.
• - Employee Relations experience, including issue intake, documentation, investigations support, and manager coaching.
• - Working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and applicable California and federal employment regulations.
• - Strong communication, confidentiality, organization, and follow‑through skills.
• - Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, primarily on‑site environment.
• - Comfortable supporting employees and leaders in a practical, professional, and solutions‑oriented manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• - HR experience in construction, field services, manufacturing, or another operationally focused industry.
• - Familiarity with California leave laws and related HR compliance requirements.
• - Experience using HRIS systems or employee case tracking tools.
• - Ability to build trust with employees, managers, and cross‑functional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.