HR Clerk

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized HR Clerk for a direct hire opportunity in Irvine, CA. This role is ideal for an HR or administrative professional who enjoys supporting employees, maintaining accurate records, coordinating onboarding, and helping the Human Resources team operate smoothly.

The HR Clerk will join a supportive, fast-paced environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and strong communication are valued. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources while gaining exposure to employee records, onboarding, recruiting support, payroll preparation, compliance, and HR administration.

This position offers a stable Monday through Friday schedule, full-time hours, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative HR team that values professionalism, teamwork, and dependable administrative support.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Support onboarding, I-9 verification, and new hire coordination.
- Assist with recruiting, interview scheduling, and applicant tracking.
- Support payroll preparation, attendance tracking, and HR administrative reporting.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or clerical role preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-through.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to support multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
- Knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, or a similar system.
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.
- Prior experience supporting onboarding, recruiting coordination, payroll preparation, or employee records administration.

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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.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Support onboarding, I-9 verification, and new hire coordination.
- Assist with recruiting, interview scheduling, and applicant tracking.
- Support payroll preparation, attendance tracking, and HR administrative reporting.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or clerical role preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and follow-through.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to support multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced office environment.
- Knowledge of California labor laws and HR compliance is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, or a similar system.
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.
- Prior experience supporting onboarding, recruiting coordination, payroll preparation, or employee records administration.