Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist for a contract/temporary opportunity in Ontario, CA, supporting a busy HR department within the construction industry. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys the tactical, detail-focused side of human resources, including HRIS data management, benefits reconciliation, onboarding, compliance documentation, and front office support.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible HR support role with a collaborative team, supportive leadership, and a professional environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness are highly valued. The Senior HR Generalist will help keep essential HR operations running smoothly during an 8-week leave of absence, with the possibility of the assignment becoming permanent.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute accurate HRIS data entry for background checks, employee payroll profiles, E-Verify, and employee record updates.
- Perform monthly benefits reconciliation across company entities to support billing accuracy and timely issue resolution.
- Facilitate new hire orientations for a designated business unit, ensuring a professional and organized onboarding experience.
- Maintain physical and digital employee files while following record retention policies and confidentiality standards.
- Provide front desk coverage during breaks, greet visitors, respond to inquiries, and support general office operations.
- Assist with HR administrative tasks and shifting priorities as needed to support daily department workflow.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $35.00 to $38.00 per hour.
- Contract/temporary assignment expected to last approximately 8 weeks to cover a leave of absence.
- Possibility to convert to a permanent role.
- Candidates should submit pay requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support HRIS data management, including background checks, payroll profiles, E-Verify, and employee record updates.
- Manage monthly benefits carrier invoice reconciliation across multiple entities.
- Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
- Maintain compliant HR records, filing systems, and confidential employee documentation.
- 6 to 10 years of human resources experience, preferably in a generalist or senior HR support capacity.
- Experience with HRIS data entry and employee profile management.
- ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.
- Proven experience performing monthly benefits reconciliation and working with carrier invoices.
- Familiarity with California employment documentation, including E-Verify and payroll-related employee records.
- Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong organizational skills with experience maintaining filing systems and record retention processes.
- Professional communication skills for conducting orientations, greeting guests, and supporting employee inquiries.
- High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
- Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing HR administrative work with front desk support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now.
- HR experience in construction, residential, commercial, office, or related industries.
- Prior experience supporting HR operations during a leave coverage or temporary assignment.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on HR environment where accuracy, flexibility, and a “no task too small” mindset are important.