We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for a Human Resources (HR) Assistant located in Novato, California. The HR Assistant will play a crucial role in managing our company’s most valuable resources: our employees. This includes both strategic and functional responsibilities, encompassing recruitment, personnel management, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and training and development.Responsibilities:• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business strategy.• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, and motivation of human personnel.• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.• Report on and manage recruitment and selection processes.• Conduct onboarding and training procedures.• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management and stay up-to-date with the latest HR federal and state laws.• Develop and administer compensation and benefits plans.• Address employee grievances and solve problems to maintain the overall employee job satisfaction.• Promote a positive and open work environment where every employee feels comfortable, respected, and listened to.• Manage HR operations and provide an excellent internal client experience.Skills:• ADP - Financial Services• ADP Workforce Now• ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode• Ceridian• HRMS• About Time• Benefit Functions• Compensation Administration• Compliance• Employee Relations