HR Generalist

Company: Robert Half
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Santa Clara, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to various HR functions, including employee onboarding, offboarding, and benefits management. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills and expertise in ADP systems to support efficient HR operations. (MUST HAVE PAYROLL WITH ADP.) Responsibilities: · Assist with recruitment efforts, including job postings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating onboarding processes. · Support benefits administration, helping employees with enrollment, changes, and questions regarding health, dental, vision, and other benefit programs. · Handle employee relations matter by addressing employee questions, resolving conflicts, and escalating issues as needed. · Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws. · Support payroll processes by gathering relevant information and responding to employee payroll and timekeeping inquiries. · Help implement and maintain HR policies and procedures; communicate changes and ensure company-wide understanding. · Participate in or lead projects focused on employee engagement, performance management, training, and development. · Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations. • Proven experience in HR Generalist roles, with a focus on onboarding and offboarding. • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and other relevant HR systems. • Strong knowledge of compliance standards, including FMLA and labor regulations. • Familiarity with benefit functions and experience administering employee benefits. • Effective communication skills to collaborate with employees and leadership teams. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Experience with applicant tracking systems and interview coordination. • Detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate and organized records.

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