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HR Manager jobs in San Jose, CA
HR managers oversee the people side of a company, from hiring and onboarding to benefits, performance, and employee relations. They balance business needs with employment law and a workable culture.
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$43–$100/hr
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$138k
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HR Compliance ManagerWe are looking for an experienced HR Compliance Manager for a fast growing global company. This role connects HR, legal, payroll, and operational teams to strengthen employee data governance, maintai…
$137.2k - $185.7k
close on: 10/15/2026This role is onsite in our San Jose, CA office.Workplace Resources (WPR) is looking for a dynamic Service Delivery Manager (Technical Services) for the Americas West Portfolio. This role would be base…
$219k - $305k
organizational change, shaping and executing comprehensive people plans. Manage clear communication of people strategies and implement... ...or equivalent practical experience.12 years of experience as an HR business par…
$85.8k - $140.96k
Role SummaryExecutes channel marketing activities and manages partner engagement by developing marketing collateral, coordinating product launch logistics, and tracking the effectiveness of partner campaigns. Maintains r…
$144k - $237k
members first powers all the decisions we make, including how we manage and protect the data of our members and customers. Information Security... ...to delivery by orchestrating work across Security, IT, Legal, HR, and…
high-tech, and hyper-connected world.Role OverviewCoupang is seeking a highly technical and execution-focused Staff Technical Program Manager to lead Engineering Controls, Operational Governance, IT SOX Compliance, Secur…
$246.8k - $355.2k
position will be expected to lead in complex and ambiguous regulatory environments, develop creative and compliant paths forward, manage outside counsel where appropriate, and interface with federal, state, and local age…
$190.9k - $334.1k
us to put AI to work for people. Job Description Position Overview We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Staff Product Manager to own the developer experience, ecosystem, and AI skills strategy for the Lux Framework. This le…
$190.9k - $334.1k
started. Join us to put AI to work for people. Job Description We are seeking an exceptional Senior Staff Product Manager to own and drive the strategic vision and execution of AI-native conversational experiences across…
$100k - $115k
Job Title: Human Resources Manager Industry: Nonprofit / Community Services Location (city, state): Santa Clara, CA Assignment... ...The Human Resources Manager will oversee the organization’s HR operations while serving…
$85k - $120k
and solutions-oriented Senior Human Resources Generalist to lead HR and workplace support operations for a business unit within a... ...This role serves as a trusted HR partner to business leaders and managers, providing…
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What hr managers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $43–$56 | $90k–$117k |
| Mid level | $56–$76 | $117k–$159k |
| Senior | $73–$100 | $152k–$207k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Employee relationsEmployment law compliancePerformance managementBenefits and compensationHRIS (Workday, BambooHR)Conflict resolutionPolicy developmentCoaching managersDiscretion
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a difficult employee relations issue you handled.
Choose a case you can discuss without identifying anyone. Show a fair process: investigation, documentation, consistent application of policy, and a resolution.
How do you coach a manager who is struggling with their team?
Describe diagnosing before advising — observing, gathering feedback — then giving the manager concrete behaviors to change and following up on progress.
How do you stay compliant across changing employment laws?
Name your sources, such as SHRM updates and employment counsel, and give an example of a policy you updated in response to a legal change.
Walk me through how you would handle a termination.
Show the full arc: documented performance process first, legal review where needed, a respectful conversation, and clean logistics for pay and access.
How do you measure whether HR is working?
Point to metrics like regretted attrition, time to fill, engagement trends, and completed performance cycles, tied back to business outcomes.
Tell me about a policy or program you built from scratch.
Explain the problem it solved, how you got leadership and employees on board, and what changed after rollout.
How do you handle a complaint about a senior leader?
Emphasize taking it seriously regardless of rank: proper investigation, involving counsel or the board if warranted, and protecting the reporter from retaliation.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the population you supported: headcount, locations, and whether the workforce was hourly, salaried, or mixed.
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Quantify people outcomes, such as reduced turnover or shortened time to fill, with the baseline you started from.
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Name the employment law areas you have handled directly, like FMLA, ADA accommodations, or wage-and-hour issues.
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Include one program you built end to end — onboarding, review cycles, benefits renewal — with its adoption or result.
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List SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR credentials near the top; many HR postings screen for them.
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Typical progression
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HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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Senior HR Manager
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HR Director
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