List of Open Positions

Location:
Bay Area

About Us

The HRSPI HR Consulting Services practice provides clients with a full array of human resources services that support the backbone of a company's human resources function. Our clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our services are specifically designed to help our clients manage their employee and employment related issues while controlling costs, reducing workloads, and educating and training employees.

Summary

The HR Consultant based out of our Los Gatos office, services our clients in the small to mid-sized business category by identifying needs and providing solutions. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about their work, possess strong HR generalist experience, great interpersonal and project management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, consulting environment.

Description:

Include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Partners closely with our clients to coach and advise on employee issues, including but not limited to performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, internal transfers/promotions and organizational changes.
• Coaches mid-level to senior client managers through employee related issues as well as processes and procedures
• Develops and maintains documentation to include preparing and review employee handbooks, job descriptions, LOA letters, new hire and termination letters, benefits information etc.
• Administers HR policies and practices as applicable to assigned HR client groups.
• Recommends and implements revisions to policies, programs and practices as needed. Ensures compliance with all state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Manages and participates in projects such as compensation analysis, performance management, HR needs assessments, HR compliance assessments, recruitments, etc. as needed.
• Conducts research and analyzes data on assigned projects
• Helps to identify areas for training and development as well as additional sales opportunities within client base

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills coupled with exceptional written and verbal skills required
• Requires understanding federal and state HR related regulations and compliance procedures
• Must be approachable and effective with the ability to influence change across all levels of organizations in an effective manner Ability to learn quickly and understand the people aspects of business strategy and objectives

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years of pervious experience as an HR generalist/consultant at the exempt level
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience
• PHR/SPHR certification a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of human resources, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, regulatory compliance, benefits and recruiting
• Minimal travel within the Bay Area

To Apply: straas@hrspi.com

Location:

Description:

This position will manage within all areas of Human Resources including; employee relations, compliance, staffing, policies & procedures, performance management, compensation, benefits, strategic planning and training. This position will develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the company and utilize a hands-on approach with tactical as well as strategic assignments.

Partnering with senior staff, the HR Manager will lead a proactive service-oriented human resources function.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for HR services that support the development of a positive work environment, enhance business competitiveness and success and reduce legal risk.

Actively engages with the employee population on benefits, compensation, staffing, immigration, workers compensation and employee relations issues.

Provides on-going coaching and support to managers and employees on employee relations issues and performance problems to ensure that employees are fairly and equitably treated, legal guidelines are followed and that the business is protected.

Establish and maintain successful relationships with new and current employees at all levels.

Develop & implement personnel policies, procedures, forms and guidelines (including employee handbook).

Develop and implement enhancements to the performance review process to enable managers to better communicate goals, objectives and performance measurements. Train managers and employees on performance process.

Identify, develop & implement training programs for managers and employees.

Maintain, evaluate and establish competitive employee benefits programs (including 401(k)). Oversee benefit renewal process and educate staff about benefits.

Oversee the compensation program and proactively address any issues arising as a result of changes in the business, market conditions and other relevant factors.

Interpret and apply local, state and federal employment laws.

Design and conduct new employee orientation program to foster support for company goals. Continually update information.

Conduct exit interviews with departing employees and provide feedback to Management.

Assist managers with recruiting of candidates for selected open positions by developing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, interviewing candidates and making recommendations to hiring managers, conducting reference and background checks, preparing employment offer letters, and other correspondence relating to employment.

Special projects as needed and identified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7 - 10 years prior experience Human Resources with 5 + years as a generalist.
• Demonstrated knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines (employee relations, staffing & recruitment, benefits, etc.) with strong management/coaching skills.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations related to the Human Resources function.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive/confidential information and situations with diplomacy, confidence and tact.
• Have a proactive problem-solving approach to be able to identify, address, and resolve issues that may arise.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with various levels and backgrounds within an organization.
• Computer literacy with a strong knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• High energy level with a strong work ethic and high level of integrity.

To Apply: straas@hrspi.com

Industry:
Social Networking

Location:
Palo Alto

Description:

Our client is a global online social networking company that is continuing to grow. This company has multiple patents and they have more on the way. They are looking for a highly motivated software architect that isn't afraid to take charge and be a part of the designing of a multi-tiered web application for a top global networking site.

We are looking for qualified candidates that have a generalist background and can develop web applications that are high quality, scalable, and reliable. In this role you will be expected to be technical leader, a mentor, and a cross team communicator. Qualified candidates will have a deep understanding of social networking sites, development methodologies, and web architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Define robust architectures for new applications, leveraging and enhancing existing building blocks or creating new reusable components. Monitor and review implementation of same. Provide technical leadership to the development team(s)

Build early prototypes of product components and validate them for technical design and performance Understand the long-term business objectives and suggest technical strategies to meet those objectives Be responsive and decisive on adjusting our product architecture as customer requirements, market conditions, and technology evolve.

Partner with others, inside and outside the product development team, to gather requirements and formulate appropriate architecture, deciding when to advocate and when to compromise to arrive at a mutually acceptable solution Actively participate in the development process, as needed.

Provide any necessary support to operations and development teams to mitigate and fix site problems. Participate in and lead post-mortem analyses to aid with continual improvement in the areas of incident prevention and resolution.

Position Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in application design with 3+ years as an architect
• Experience in an architect role on large-scale, distributed, web-based applications, particularly "owning" the design of portions of such a system.
• Comfortable in communicating architecture to all levels of management and customers
• Track record that includes the design and release of high-quality, high-performance software products / applications
• Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert-level knowledge of application design and coding techniques, as well as a thorough understanding of installation, testing methodologies and troubleshooting techniques.
• Possessing skills in the following technology areas: PHP, C++, Web Services, XML, XSL, HTML, Javascript, Java, HTTP, SQL
• Extensive experience in any of the following is a plus: Apache, MySQL, memcached, Linux, mobile device integration (SMS and WAP)

To Apply: jauch@hrspi.com

Industry:
Consumer Electronics

Location:
Mountain View, CA

Description:

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of low-level driver experience working on Windows CE or Windows Mobile. You will be part of a small team bringing to market a breakthrough wireless mobile device.

Responsibilities:

• Work under the primary direction of WinCE manager and technical leads in the implementation of a cutting edge display technology.
• Prototype, design, develop, test, and deliver lower level OS components for the device.
• Work closely with QA to ensure effective development of acceptance criteria and functional tests.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 4-6 years of demonstrated experience developing projects using WinCE or WinMobile at their core.
• Experience developing firmware and software that is close to the hardware, including BSPs, device drivers, boot code, and embedded applications.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing consumer-based applications and services that were successfully delivered to a wide audience in a Windows environment.
• Strong OO design and programming skills, as demonstrated by the release of consumer oriented applications and services.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Expertise with WinCE 6.0r2, Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio .NET (2.0), C#, .NET Framework, XML.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related experience.

To Apply: kcronk@hrspi.com

Industry:
Software

Location:
Palo Alto, CA

Description:

Our client in Palo Alto is looking for Software QA Engineers who are energetic, highly motivated, and detail-oriented. This is an opportunity to join a fast growing start-up, building cutting edge products.

The individual must have a technical or analytical background. Your duties will include creating test cases, running test scripts, validating functionality, finding, filing and verifying defects, investigating issues, and working with developers to insure a successful, high quality release.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review preliminary spec designs
• Design test cases using functional requirements
• Perform regression / verification testing
• File defects and verify fixed defects

Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Finance or Mathematics background is a plus
• B.S. in computer science, engineering, information systems, or equivalent experience

Skills/Experience:

• Ability to work in a fast moving environment with quick turn around objectives
• Must have excellent teamwork and independent decision making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

To Apply: mdillier@hrspi.com

Location:
San Jose, CA

Description:

Managing Director for a Pathology Laboratory in the San Jose area, California. Qualified candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in managing a small business and have knowledge of the health care industry. Candidates must have strong experience in business development, management of a medical billing department, supervision of client services and marketing. Director will manage a staff of approximately 20 and outside vendors as well. A degree in business management is required and MBA preferred. Preferred candidate will have exceptional communication and employee relations skills. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, and includes medical benefits and a pension plan. Qualified applicants should submit their resume to kcronk@hrspi.com.

To Apply: kcronk@hrspi.com

Industry:
SaaS

Location:
Palo Alto, CA

Description:

We are seeking highly motivated, tactical, results driven B2B marketing manager/director who will thrive in a fast paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a "roll up the sleeves" marketing expert to take their career to the next level.

The marketing manager will pay a key role in multiple areas of marketing to develop and execute strategic marketing programs to drive awareness and adoption of the product. The position requires the ability to handle strategic and tactical activities ranging from planning to execution.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Conceive, develop, and execute strategic marketing plans and programs to address specific market segments
• Conceive, develop, and execute reseller and partner marketing programs
• Work with development, product marketing, business development, and PR and other teams
• Work with team on website, social media, and online programs and strategies
• provide input into branding, PR, and messaging strategy

Tactical Responsibilities:

• Drive programs for SEO/SEM, website content development and direct marketing such as email campaigns, broadly and into targeted market segments
• Create professional, quality collateral and tools such as brochures, sell sheets, presentations, online demos/webinars, case studies, white papers and competitive positioning materials for both end users and partners.
• Drive trade shows activities, and help define and execute on partner programs
• Define and drive marketing research projects including market analysis, competitive analysis and customer research.
• Drive or contribute to PR programs as appropriate.
• provide support for the analysis of marketing program effectiveness, delivering accurate and timely reports on key areas of marketing performance.

Skills and Experience:

• BA/BS degree required
• A minimum of 3 years successful experience marketing to small or mid sized businesses
• Ability and willingness to conceive of new programs (strategic orientation) and also be self-reliant to execute programs
• Understanding of online marketing and social media
• Strong writing, analytical and business marketing skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel
• Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver a definite plus
• Ability to perform ROI analysis and indentify tactics for constant improvement
• Experience with Salesforce.com a plus
• Passion, self motivated, detail oriented
• SMB experience and online marketing experience is ideal.

To Apply: careers@hrspi.com

Industry:
SaaS

Location:
Palo Alto, CA

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Engineer who is passionate about quality and who understands and loves start-up environments. Our client is located in Palo Alto, CA and offers employees the opportunity to work in a fast paced organization with a team of accomplished individuals. Our client is well funded by blue chip venture firms and founders of successful public companies and offers an excellent compensation package which includes equity and an attractive benefits plan.

The successful candidate for this role will be a self starter who can work independently and who has extensive experience with SaaS software development, as well as post production support. You will possess a strong understanding of web based SDLC and extensive experience with both client and server side development.

More specifically, you must have the following:

• 10+ Years of experience in developing SaaS applications using Java based web technologies within a multi-tier architecture with both client and server side components.
• 10+ Years of experience with relational databases, preferably Oracle, with strong SQL development skills
• 8+ Years of experience of Java development using Eclipse or other Java IDEs, Perforce, and Resin or Tomcat. Understanding of SalesForce.com development methodologies is a plus.
• 5+ Years of experience working at start-up companies.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Computer Science.

It would be nice if you also had the following:

• Strong level of commitment and pride in work quality
• Desire to work with very smart, driven professionals who also like to have fun and enjoy working together.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Understanding of Financial Services and/or Accounting Software.

To Apply: jauch@hrspi.com

Industry:
SaaS

Location:
Palo Alto, CA

Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer who is passionate about quality and who understands and loves start-up environments. Our client is located in Palo Alto, CA and offers employees the opportunity to work in a fast paced organization with a team of accomplished individuals. Our client is well funded by blue chip venture firms and founders of successful public companies and offers an excellent compensation package which includes equity and an attractive benefits plan.

The successful candidate for this role will be a self starter who can work independently and who has some experience with SaaS software development, as well as post production support. You will possess an understanding of web based SDLC and have solid experience with client side as well as some server side development.

More specifically, you must have the following:

• 5 Years of experience in developing SaaS applications using Java based web technologies within a multi-tier architecture with both client and server side components.
• 5 Years of experience with relational databases, preferably Oracle, with strong SQL development skills
• 3+ Years of experience of Java development using Eclipse or other Java IDEs, Perforce, and Resin or Tomcat. Understanding of SalesForce.com development methodologies is a plus.
• 2+ Years of experience working at start-up companies.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Computer Science.

It would be nice if you also had the following:

• Strong level of commitment and pride in work quality
• Desire to work with very smart, driven professionals who also like to have fun and enjoy working together.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Understanding of Financial Services and/or Accounting Software.

To Apply: jauch@hrspi.com

Industry:
Legal

Location:
Palo Alto, CA or San Francisco, CA

Description:

Must have 3 to 6 years experience as a practicing attorney within a law firm, and a member of the CA Bar. Strong technical background, holding a degree such as, ME, EE, or CS. Top Tier school and/or top 10% of their class. (Must be able to show law school transcripts in order to be considered for this role).

To Apply: mdillier@hrspi.com