Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to join their client's team in Newport Beach, California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing HR operations efficiently and delivering exceptional support to employees. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. The position is 6+ months, onsite and $40/hr.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently respond to employee inquiries and HR client requests, providing timely and accurate resolutions to questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, and other HR-related matters.
• Deliver essential, thoughtful, accurate, and timely support to address the individual HR needs of employees and managers, in alignment with company policies.
• Oversee the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires/contingent workers, including communication with new hires and hiring managers, conducting background checks, and managing documentation.
• Execute data transactions in HR systems with precision, generate reports, and ensure accuracy in all executions.
• Assist in the creation, review, and updating of HR knowledge across various operational areas.
• Understand and execute end-to-end HR business processes and policies, staying current with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Support the delivery of clear, engaging, and impactful communications to employees.
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives, working globally and cross-functionally across teams and the business.
• Collaborate with various HR subject-matter-experts on operational activities and projects to leverage their expertise and ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop engaging content for employees and HR, focusing on training, communications, and campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 2+ years of experience in HR operations or shared services, employee/HR client inquiry case management, content creation, communications, and/or hiring and onboarding.
• Working knowledge of HR systems and platforms such as Workday and/or ServiceNow.
• Creative and able to develop content utilizing applications such as Articulate, Canva, Murf, Snagit, etc.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and immaculate follow-up.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, results-driven, open to feedback, and overall a collaborative colleague.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.