HR Lead Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does an HR Lead make in San Jose, CA? The average HR Lead salary in San Jose, CA is $145,950 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $131,746 and $161,795. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Human Resources Lead

Conscious Minds Studios - Pasadena , CA

We are in search of a proactive and strategic-minded HR Lead, to pilot all aspects of HR for CM Hold Co and all of its brands. This is a singular HR position, so having a breadth of generalist ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

HR Lead (AI | Web3)

Sahara - San Francisco , CA

... HR lead who will take charge of steering our organization's human resource strategy on a global scale. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic thinking, people management skills, and a ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 days ago

Sales Associate (Lead Generator) - REMOTE

AmeriSource HR Consulting Group - Phoenix , AZ

This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapid growing HR Team. We are 100% remote! Overview: Lead Generation Specialist is responsible for identifying and generating new business leads through ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Project Lead (Field Service

TruBlu HR Solutions - Wichita , KS

TruBlu HR Solutions is seeking a Field Service Lead with minimum 2 years of experience. Must have experience as a service technician and experience leading individuals. Will evaluate projects ...

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Human Resources Manager

Lead Dog Recruiting - Garden Grove , CA

Lead Dog Recruiting is assisting a small manufacturing company with a search for an HR Manager in Garden Grove. This is an onsite role, not hybrid. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or relevant ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

Workday HRIS Lead

Bayforce - San Francisco , CA

As the Workday HRIS Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the continuous development ... Lead Workday integration projects, including integration with ATS applications such as Lever

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

What does an HR Lead do?

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Reviews and assists with the accurate processing of HRIS transactions such as new hires, terminations, wage changes, transfers and other business-related changes.

October 31, 2022

Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.

December 20, 2022

Performs quality assessments of daily instrument function checks, radiological monitoring survey documents, waste and material shipping documents and other associated surveillances as assigned by Radiation Protection supervision and management.

January 13, 2023

Demonstrate highly developed and proven analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to maintain high attention to detail.

February 13, 2023

Develops and maintains simple to complex Workday reports (advanced, matrix, composite, BIRT) utilizing Workday Report Writer and Report Designer, as well as other organizational tools and available technologies.

February 26, 2023

Lead cross-functional teams to design and develop presentations on behalf of the Associate Director, ensuring message and quality is tailored for both internal and external audiences.

March 02, 2023

Manage system configuration working independently and with subject matter experts and system integrator.

March 15, 2023

Supports leaders in effectively working with their employees to develop and measure progress against employee development plans, including growth assignments.

April 01, 2023

Provides guidance to management on sensitive issues in areas, such as substance abuse, employee discipline, violence prevention, and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

April 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for HR Lead in San Jose, CA

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131746

161795

145950

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139495

176359

156144

What is the average salary for HR Lead in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of HR Lead in San Jose, CA. The base salary for HR Lead ranges from $131,746 to $161,795 with the average base salary of $145,950. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,495 to $176,359 with the average total cash compensation of $156,144.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$145,950	$131,746 - $161,795
Bonus	$10,194	$7,749 - $14,563
Total Pay	$156,144	$139,495 - $176,359

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

HR Lead Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,746 - $161,795	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,766 - $143,398	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,494 - $161,486	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,862 - $157,025	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,072 - $157,283	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,221 - $161,151	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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