Human Resources Specialist

LHH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in San Francisco is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to provide temporary project support within a growing organization. This full-time temporary role partners with the Human Resources team to manage projects, support HR operations, and implement initiatives that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

This assignment runs through mid-December 2026, with a hybrid schedule and onsite work balance; start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations, coordination, or project support.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning to completion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HR systems and technology platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple HR projects from planning through completion.
• Support performance review processes, reporting, and manager follow-up activities.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys, communications, and action planning initiatives.
• Coordinate planning and logistics for employee wellness and engagement events.
• Support employment compliance projects and HR record remediation efforts.
• Assist with implementation and configuration of a new applicant tracking system.
• Create, update, and improve onboarding, recruiting, rejection, and employee communication templates.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the HR team to ensure project timelines are met.
• Maintain organized project documentation and track deliverables across multiple initiatives.

Skills

HR Operations

HR Coordination

HR Project Support

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (flexible)

Hybrid Requirement: 3 days onsite per week (ideal onsite days Tuesday-Thursday)

Assignment Length: Through mid-December 2026

Compensation: $39.27-$43.12/hour

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

A well-established mission-driven organization is seeking an experienced HR Specialist to provide temporary project support during a period of organizational growth. This role will partner with the Human Resources team to manage key projects, support HR operations, and help implement initiatives that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

This is a full-time temporary position with no anticipated conversion, as funding for the project is expected to conclude in December.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate and manage multiple HR projects from planning through completion.
• Support performance review processes, reporting, and manager follow-up activities.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys, communications, and action planning initiatives.
• Coordinate planning and logistics for employee wellness and engagement events.
• Support employment compliance projects and HR record remediation efforts.
• Assist with implementation and configuration of a new applicant tracking system.
• Create, update, and improve onboarding, recruiting, rejection, and employee communication templates.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the HR team to ensure project timelines are met.
• Maintain organized project documentation and track deliverables across multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, HR Coordination, or HR Project Support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable learning and working within new HR systems and technology platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms is preferred.

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting a broad range of HR functions including employee relations, benefits, recruiting coordination, onboarding, compliance, and performance management.
• Prior experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, education, healthcare, media, or regulated environments is a plus.
• Experience supporting HR technology implementations and process improvement initiatives is highly desirable.

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong follow-through and accountability.
• Adaptability and willingness to take ownership of new initiatives.
• A customer-service-oriented approach when partnering with employees, managers, and stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment with a balance of onsite collaboration and remote work.
• Laptop and equipment provided.
• Immediate start preferred.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across several key areas of Human Resources and organizational development.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

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.