Part-Time Human Resources Advisor

TD Thornton•San Jose, CA

23d•$40,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee all HR functions within TriNet, including maintaining accurate employee data, managing workflows, and ensuring compliance across all HR processes. Manage onboarding and offboarding within TriNet: prepare offer letters, coordinate background checks, complete I-9 verifications, conduct exit interviews, and process terminations. Assist in supporting recruiting and hiring efforts by reviewing job postings, ensuring HR compliance, and proper record keeping. Handle employee relations and conflict resolution, providing guidance and documentation in accordance with California or applicable labor laws. Serve as first point of contact and liaison between Managers and employees Conduct or support internal investigations as needed while maintaining confidentiality and compliance. Administer benefits programs, including open enrollment, employee inquiries, and changes through TriNet. Maintain and update company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, especially California-specific requirements. Manage leave of absence requests (Parental, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, etc.) and ensure proper documentation and compliance. Distribute and track company required compliance trainings. Support performance management and employee development initiatives. Maintain salary bands ensuring benchmarking and oversee the annual merit increase process. Administer bonus programs including referral bonus, spot bonus, incentive pay, and profit sharing. Administer the company's ESOP program. Partner with leadership to identify HR process improvements and ensure best practices. Serve as the primary internal contact and liaison and provide strategic HR oversight and guidance on all contract negotiations (benefits, 401k, and Insurance) Perform other HR duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

3â5 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong working knowledge of California employment laws and multi-State (wage and hour, leaves, meal/rest breaks, termination, etc.) is required.
Experience with TriNet or other HRIS/payroll systems
Solid understanding of benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and employee relations.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Bachelorâs degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Responsibilities

Oversee all HR functions within TriNet, including maintaining accurate employee data, managing workflows, and ensuring compliance across all HR processes.
Manage onboarding and offboarding within TriNet: prepare offer letters, coordinate background checks, complete I-9 verifications, conduct exit interviews, and process terminations.
Assist in supporting recruiting and hiring efforts by reviewing job postings, ensuring HR compliance, and proper record keeping.
Handle employee relations and conflict resolution, providing guidance and documentation in accordance with California or applicable labor laws. Serve as first point of contact and liaison between Managers and employees
Conduct or support internal investigations as needed while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Administer benefits programs, including open enrollment, employee inquiries, and changes through TriNet.
Maintain and update company policies, procedures, and the employee handbook, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, especially California-specific requirements.
Manage leave of absence requests (Parental, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, etc.) and ensure proper documentation and compliance.
Distribute and track company required compliance trainings.
Support performance management and employee development initiatives.
Maintain salary bands ensuring benchmarking and oversee the annual merit increase process.
Administer bonus programs including referral bonus, spot bonus, incentive pay, and profit sharing.
Administer the company's ESOP program.
Partner with leadership to identify HR process improvements and ensure best practices.
Serve as the primary internal contact and liaison and provide strategic HR oversight and guidance on all contract negotiations (benefits, 401k, and Insurance)
Perform other HR duties and special projects as assigned.