Senior Human Resources Generalist

Nortia Staffing - Human Resources, Accounting and Administrative Staffing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced HR Manager. This role requires at least 10 years of HR experience, focusing on employee relations and union management. The HR Manager will oversee the full spectrum of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws. Strong knowledge of the construction industry is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a salary of up to $90K.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with significant hands-on responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, particularly wage & hour compliance.
• Ability to manage high-volume employee relations and administrative HR tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Administer performance management processes, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Handle daily employee relations issues, including complaints and conflict resolution.
• Support both union and non-union employees with onboarding and orientation.
• Partner with payroll to maintain accurate employee data and classifications.
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings and interview scheduling.
• Implement and administer company HR policies, ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Employee relations

Union management

Performance management

Policy administration

Benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

We have a client in San Jose, CA seeking an HR Manager to start ASAP! They would be open to someone at the Senior HR Generalist level that is looking to scale their experience!!

Highlights of the role:

• This is a full-time position and NOT a temporary role
• Construction industry experience is preferred/required
• Union and Non-union labor force management is required
• Salary is up to $90K
• 5-days onsite (San Jose, CA location)

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration and execution of human resources functions for a construction company with approximately 200 employees, comprised of both union and non-union workforces. This role is highly transactional and hands-on, providing direct support to employees, supervisors, and leadership while ensuring consistent application of policies, labor agreements, and employment laws. The HR Manager serves as the primary point of contact for employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Administer performance management processes, including tracking evaluations, disciplinary actions, corrective action plans, and terminations
• Handle employee relations issues on a daily basis, including employee complaints, investigations, conflict resolution, and documentation
• Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on policy interpretation, performance issues, attendance, and conduct matters

Union & Non-Union Workforce Support

• Support both union and non-union employees with onboarding, offboarding, and new hire orientation
• Assist with administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including interpretation of contract language and coordination with management and union representatives as needed
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of policies and procedures across union and non-union populations

Benefits Administration

• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate employee data, classifications, timekeeping, and deduction
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and annual open enrollment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and vendor coordination

Staffing, Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer processing
• Manage pre-employment processes such as background checks, drug testing, and new hire paperwork
• Conduct new hire orientations and ensure completion of required documentation and training

Policy Administration & Compliance

• Implement and administer company HR policies and procedures; ensure employees and managers understand policy requirements
• Serve as the main point of contact for company-wide policy rollouts and changes
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and personnel files in compliance with legal and company requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with emphasis on wage & hour, leave administration, and workplace policies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant hands-on, transactional HR responsibilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, with emphasis on wage & hour compliance
• Experience supporting a union environment
• Ability to manage high-volume employee relations and administrative HR tasks independently
• Preferred
• Construction industry experience
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.