Human Resources Administrator - 6 month contract

Applus IDIADA; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Applus IDIADA is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Administrator to support daily HR operations, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience, accurate employee records, and timely pre-employment processing.

The role requires at least two years of HR experience, strong communication, and proficient Microsoft Office skills, with bilingual English/Spanish considered a plus. This is a 6-month contract position based in Adelanto, California, with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma; two year college degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years HR experience.
• Experience coordinating drug screenings and background checks preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding process for new hires.
• Communicate with candidates and new employees regarding pre-employment requirements, start dates, orientation, and onboarding instructions.
• Prepare, distribute, and process new hire paperwork and onboarding documents.
• Complete I-9 employment eligibility verification and ensure all required documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Enter and maintain employee information.
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, document management, and data entry.
• Support day-to-day HR administrative functions as assigned.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Org skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Bilingual EN/ES

Interpersonal

Fast-paced hiring

Education

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Administrator - 6 month contract

• Contract
• Compensation: USD 23 - USD 23 - hourly

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Human Resources Administrator to support daily operations of the Human Resources department. The role is responsible for ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating pre-employment requirements, and providing excellent customer service throughout the hiring process.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate onboarding process for new hires
• Communicate with candidates and new employees regarding pre-employment requirements, start dates, orientation, and onboarding instructions
• Prepare, distribute, and process new hire paperwork and onboarding documents
• Complete I-9 employments eligibility verification and ensure all required documentation is accurate and compliant
• Enter and maintain employee information
• Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, documentmanagement, and data entry
• Support day-to-day HR administrative functions as assigned

(Note: These tasks are not intended to be all-inclusive. You may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the company).

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to travel

Experience and Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, two (2) year college degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of HR experience
• Experience coordinating drug screenings and background checks preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Able to work in a high pace hiring environment

APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time/Contract

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8am - 5pm