Title:Senior HR Specialist - Temp Contractor
Job Location:Livermore, CA
Hiring salary range:$39.61 to $49.85 per hour
Fremont Bank founded in 1964, is one of the oldest independently owned banks in the Bay Area and is one of the top-ratedmid-tier banks in the nation. Voted a Top Workplace for 2024 and for the past fifteen consecutive years, Fremont Bank has an immediate opening for a Senior HR Specialist in Livermore, CA.
Position Overview:
The Senior HR Specialist supports the day-to-day operations of the HumanResources department. This position assists with a wide range of HR functions,including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration,HRIS maintenance, and compliance. The role serves as a key resource foremployees and management, ensuring that HR policies and procedures areimplemented effectively and consistently.
Role and Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinatejob postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and communicationwith applicants.
- Assisthiring managers throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth andefficient experience.
- Prepareand send offer letters, background checks, and onboarding documentation.
- Facilitatenew hire orientation and support onboarding activities.
- Employee Support &Relations
- Serveas the first point of contact for HR-related questions from employees.
- Provideguidance on policies, procedures, and HR tools or systems.
- Escalateemployee concerns appropriately while maintaining confidentiality andprofessionalism.
- Helpsupport a positive workplace culture and employee engagement efforts.
- HRIS & Records Management
- Maintainaccurate employee data in the HR Information System (HRIS) and otherdatabases.
- Ensuretimely updates for new hires, terminations, promotions, and changes incompensation or status.
- Fileand maintain confidential personnel records in compliance with legalrequirements.
- Benefits & Payroll Support
- Assistwith benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries related to health,dental, vision, life insurance, and other programs.
- Supportannual open enrollment processes.
- Partnerwith payroll to ensure accurate processing of timekeeping, lunch premiums,deductions, and other payroll-impacting changes.
- Compliance & Reporting
- EnsureHR practices are compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Assistwith audits, employee file reviews, and mandatory reporting.
- Supportworkplace safety and leave administration (FMLA, ADA, etc.).
- Projects & General Support
- Participatein HR initiatives such as performance review cycles, engagement surveys,training programs, and DEI efforts.
- Assistin planning and executing employee events, recognition programs, and otherHR-led activities.
- Continuouslyidentify and recommend process improvements.
- Otherprojects as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelorsdegree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related fieldpreferred.
- 3to 5 years of experience in a generalist or coordinator-level HR role.
- PHR,SHRM-CP, or similar certification a plus.
- FinancialServices experience a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledgeof California HR principles and employment law.
- Stronginterpersonal and communication skills.
- Highlevel of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strongorganizational skills with attention to detail.
- Abilityto prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday,BambooHR, Cornerstone) and MS Office Suite.
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