Description We are offering a long-term contract in San Marcos, California, for an HR Generalist. As an HR Generalist, you will perform critical functions such as recruitment and hiring, employee onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, and managing workers' compensation and claims. You will also work on revamping the onboarding process and compliance, maintain employee records, and handle miscellaneous HR projects. Responsibilities: • Oversee the recruitment process, including the review of resumes, participation in interviews, and initiation of offers to prospective hires. • Facilitate employee onboarding by adding new hires to the HRIS system and ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and maintained. • Aid in payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for employees. • Administer benefits packages to eligible employees, manage open enrollment periods, and ensure awareness of deadlines and options. • File Workers' Compensation claims accurately and process unemployment claims as needed. • Oversee administration of the 401k retirement plan and ensure compliance with plan regulations. • Keep the master employee list updated and assist in maintaining client files as needed. • Assist in the creation and updating of job descriptions and support the performance evaluation process. • Manage and resolve employee relations issues, conduct thorough investigations, and provide performance management guidance to line management. • Provide support and guidance to HR, management, and other staff for complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues. Requirements • Proven experience with Workday is required • Familiarity with ADP is a plus • 3 -5 years minimum experience • Comprehensive knowledge in Benefit Functions • Excellent Communication skills • Strong understanding of Compliance in HR • Experience in managing Employee Relations • Familiarity with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .