HR & Talent Operations Specialist [onsite] at Verus Associates, Inc

Concord, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Oct, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

21 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Policy Development, HRIS Management, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Compliance Audit, Recruiting Coordination, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description Company Overview - Verus Verus is a boutique engineering and technical services firm specializing in industrial automation, controls, SCADA systems, business process engineering, and consulting for a wide array of industries. We have expertise in all aspects of systems integration, including electrical design, instrumentation, control panel design/build, programming, and commissioning. Position Description We are seeking a versatile People & Talent Operations Specialist to report directly to our HR Manager and support the daily operations of our Human Resources team (People/Talent). In this hybrid role, you will act as a bridge between Human Resources and Talent Acquisition—supporting everything from onboarding and policy development to talent coordination, performance administration, payroll, and HRIS maintenance. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong problem-solving skills, and is comfortable driving both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational tasks. Duties & Responsibilities: HR Operations & Policy Development Policy & Framework Design: Partner with HR Team to create, document, and roll out updated HR policies, frameworks, and standardized document templates. Compliance & Audit: Monitor and evaluate HR laws against current internal procedures to ensure ongoing legal compliance. HRIS Management: Maintain accurate employee data and records within the HRIS. Employee Support: Serve as a reliable point of contact for employee administrative inquiries, grievance resolution, and general operational support. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Recruiting Coordination: Partner with Talent Leadership to build recruitment strategies, manage candidate logistics, and oversee the end-to-end talent pipeline. Offer Administration: Draft and issue official internal documentation, including offer letters and candidate packages. Seamless Onboarding: Design, coordinate, and execute the full onboarding process—managing documentation, orientation schedules, and training on company policies to ensure an exceptional candidate-to-employee experience. Benefits, Compensation & Payroll Benefits Administration: Manage day-to-day benefits operations, including employee enrollment, change reporting, claims resolution, and benefit program communications (insurance, retirement plans, etc.). Timekeeping & Payroll: Oversee the employee timekeeping system and perform payroll support duties. Compensation & Performance: Assist leadership in evaluating performance review workflows and processing approved compensation adjustments. Culture & Engagement Employee Engagement: Develop, budget, and execute culture-building and employee engagement initiatives. Relations & Discipline: Assist leadership with addressing employee grievances and executing disciplinary actions in alignment with company policies and legal standards. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or equivalent hands-on experience. HR Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist. Talent Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting Talent Acquisition (e.g., recruiting coordination, sourcing, or onboarding). Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, timekeeping software, and office productivity tools. (Experience conducting Cost-Benefit Analyses is a plus). Work Environment: Comfortable working onsite in our Concord office Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Strong interpersonal development. Self-motivated, energetic individual with a can-do attitude. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

The role supports daily HR and talent operations, bridging the gap between people management and recruitment. Key duties include managing onboarding, payroll, benefits, and the development of HR policies and frameworks.