Job Description

California Water ServiceCalifornia Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

We are looking for a Human Resource Administrator to join our team in San Jose, CA. This position is responsible for a variety of HR tasks, including administrative support for Talent Acquisition, HR team, and employees through HR documentation, filing, process, reporting, event planning, and participating in HR projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides general support including the preparation of employment application and new hire materials, interview and job folders, various forms and reports, and presentations

• Submits candidates to pre-employment testing, background screening, references, and drug testing

• Recruits, screens, participates in interviewing, and on-boards new employees

• Responsible for scheduling phone, virtual, and in person interviews, and booking travel arrangements for candidates

• Participates in recruiting job fairs events

• Manages the employee referral process, tracks all referrals, and submits qualified referrals to the Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

• Prepares and enters personnel and payroll changes into the Workday system; audits and reviews the changes to ensure accuracy

• Completes annual Affirmative Action Reports (AAP) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports; ensures reports are filed correctly

• Completes and submits the monthly temporary report and audits hours/days to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining unit agreement

• Responds to general inquiries regarding the recruitment and selection process

• Complies with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations as required

• Maintains employee personnel files and related documentation

• Assists with employee event planning, set up, and support

• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location

• Performs other similar duties as assigned

• Attends meetings and training as directed by California Water Service

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED; HR certification or equivalent preferred

• Two year of experience working in a Human Resources or office environment

• Must be professional, discrete, and able to handle multiple priorities

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Valid California Driver license

Salary Range: $29.95 - $55.66

Deadline to submit resume is Monday, April 13, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.