HR Administrator Jobs in California

A HR Administrator is a crucial figure in the human resources industry, responsible for undertaking a range of administrative duties that support the smooth running of a HR department. Their tasks typically include maintaining employee records, managing HR documents such as employment contracts and recruitment documents, processing payroll, and carrying out initial screening of job applicants. They may also be asked to assist with disciplinary procedures, employee training, and benefits administration. They are often the first point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners.

Key skills for a HR Administrator include strong organizational abilities, excellent attention-to-detail, and good communication skills. Proficiency in various HR software (HRIS or HRMS) as well as MS Office is also desirable. In terms of qualifications, a degree in human resources or business administration is often required, and certification such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional) can further enhance job prospects. Prior to becoming a HR Administrator, a person may have roles as a HR Assistant, Office Administrator or Payroll Clerk.

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Human Resources Technology Specialist (1 Vacancy Eligibility List)

  • College of the Desert
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • 19 hours ago

related to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) database, applicant tracking, onboarding, and performance evaluation systems; ad hoc reporting...

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Senior HR Business Partner

  • Software Guidance & Assistance
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago

law....

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HR Business Partner V

  • Applied Materials
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Who We Are Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service...

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Office Administrator

  • Engineering Consulting Services, Ltd.
  • Roseville, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Process benefits (including new enrollments, open enrollment and update as required). Assist with warning reports. Process leave of absence and short-term disability claims....

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Employee Services Director (Administrator II, Range 1) - University Corporation

  • California State University
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Work with insurance broker annually in managing UCorps benefit program for benefitted staff which includes managing open enrollment....

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Staff HR Business Partner

  • General Motors
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago

Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, using sound judgment, established frameworks, and consideration of business and legal risk....

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HRIS Workday Administrator

  • Ledgent Technology
  • Monterey Park, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Monterey Park, CA
  • 1 day ago

No Corp-to-corp / No Third-Party Agencies . We're Hiring on behalf of our client for HRIS Workday Administrator Location : Hybrid near Monterey Park, CA ( 4-day onsite ) Compensation : Up to...

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HR Administrator (Santa Barbara)

  • AppleOne
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 1 day ago

HR Administrator to support daily human resources operations....

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Human Resources Administrator (Bilingual-English & Spanish)

  • La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 1 day ago

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private...

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People Operations Administrator (Temp-to-Hire)

  • Solvenergy
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Monitor and stay informed on changes in federal, state, and local employment laws....

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HR Business Partner San Jose, CA

  • ESR Healthcare
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Working knowledge of employment laws, legislation, etc....

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HR Business Partner

  • Dole Packaged Foods
  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake Village, CA
  • 2 days ago

Employee Relations & Compliance Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters within supported HQ functions, escalating matters that require investigations, resolving issues,...

Hybrid

HR Business Partner

  • Palomar Health
  • Escondido, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Escondido, CA
  • 2 days ago

Assists leaders in processing timely disciplinary actions up to and including terminations and conducts exit interviews sharing feedback with leaders for process improvement....

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Conflict Resolution Manager (Administrator I), Employee and Labor Relations Department

  • HERC
  • Devore Hghts, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Devore Hghts, CA
  • 2 days ago

CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring...

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HR Business Partner - Part time

  • WestRock
  • North Richmond, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • North Richmond, CA
  • 2 days ago

Relations, IR & Stakeholder Management Lead and manage employee relations matters endtoend across the Australian portfolio, with a focus on early intervention and resolution Support Enterprise Agreement...

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for California

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HR Administrator Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
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This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...
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Salary for HR Administrator Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

HR Administrators in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.0%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
7.5%
High School or GED
5.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Administrators in California
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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