HR Specialist

LHH; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support a multi-state workforce of 500+ employees. The role covers HR operations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and payroll administration.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and have 3–5+ years of HR experience, including California employment law and HRIS systems. The position involves payroll support and regular HR audits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of HR experience supporting at least 100 California employees.
• Working knowledge of California labor laws and HR regulations.
• Experience in employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and administration of HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist with OSHA compliance and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support employee relations matters, including coaching and performance plans.
• Maintain employee records and conduct audits for compliance.
• Assist with workers' compensation, unemployment, disability, and leave administration.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including postings, screening, interviews, and background checks.
• Assist with government reporting (EEO and California Pay Data reporting).
• Help develop and maintain HR training materials and programs.
• Support semi-monthly payroll processing and related admin.

Skills

HR experience

California labor laws

Recruiting

Onboarding

Payroll knowledge

HRIS

Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An established and growing organization is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support a multi-state workforce of over 500 employees. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has experience supporting HR operations, compliance, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and administration of HR programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with OSHA compliance and workplace safety initiatives.
• Support employee relations matters, including coaching, performance improvement plans, and staff communications.
• Maintain employee records and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation, unemployment, disability, and leave administration.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, background checks, and pre-employment screenings.
• Assist with government reporting requirements such as EEO and California Pay Data reporting.
• Help develop and maintain HR training materials and programs.
• Support semi-monthly payroll processing and related administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years of Human Resources experience supporting at least 100 California employees.
• Working knowledge of California labor laws, employment regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and HR administration.
• Familiarity with payroll processes and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Preferred Experience
• Multi-state HR support
• Workers' Compensation and leave administration
• Government reporting and compliance audits
• Payroll software and HRIS systems
• Background checks and employment verification processes

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers