Human Resources Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a Human Resources Specialist for a full-time contract role in Union City, CA. This on-site position supports daily HR operations within an education-focused office and partners with leadership to foster a compliant, employee-centered workplace.

The role covers recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee relations across the full employee lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 2+ years of HR experience are required, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee retention support, offboarding, and employee documentation.
• Coordinate recruiting activities with hiring managers, prepare offer letters, orientations, and ensure a smooth new hire experience.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, COBRA coordination, and communications.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, job descriptions, salary structures, leave documentation, and compliance-related records.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Support workers' compensation, safety programs, injury reporting, training coordination, performance evaluations, and employee separation processes.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Compliance

HR documentation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

A Human Resources Specialist is needed for a full-time contract opportunity in Union City, CA within an education-focused office environment. This on-site role supports the daily HR operations of the administration department and works closely with leadership to promote a productive, compliant, and employee-centered workplace. This is a strong opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being a trusted resource across the employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and offboarding. The work environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and well suited for someone who values supportive leadership, positive teamwork, clear communication, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee retention support, offboarding, and employee documentation.
• Partner with hiring managers to coordinate recruiting activities, prepare offer letters, conduct orientations, and ensure a smooth new hire experience.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, COBRA coordination, and employee benefit communications.
• Maintain accurate HR records, employee files, job descriptions, salary structures, leave documentation, and compliance-related records.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Support workers' compensation, safety programs, injury reporting, training coordination, performance evaluations, and employee separation processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $62,400 to $72,480 per year.
• Job Type: Full-Time, Contract.
• Work Setting: On-site office role in Union City, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and HR documentation.
• Support managers with performance management, policy guidance, workplace issues, and employee development initiatives.
• Track leaves of absence, workers' compensation claims, safety processes, and HR compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR files, salary structures, job descriptions, and related documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources experience, with 3 to 5 years preferred based on the experience level of the role.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws, federal employment regulations, wage and hour requirements, and HR best practices.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR policy implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a positive, flexible approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Bilingual skills.
• Experience supporting performance management programs and employee development initiatives.
• Prior HR experience in an education, nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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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.

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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.