<p>Robert Half is partnering with a<strong> leading consumer technology brand </strong>in search of an experienced <strong>Public Relations Manager</strong> to support high-profile product and feature launches across its smart home ecosystem. This role is focused exclusively on earned media and product PR and is ideal for a seasoned PR professional with deep experience launching consumer technology products and services.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>$65-70/hour (W2)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>9-month contract</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hawthorne, CA (hybrid-onsite)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours/week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Public Relations Manager will own and execute PR strategies for consumer product and feature launches, from announcement planning through media outreach and post-launch storytelling. This role requires a strong understanding of how to position technical and AI-driven innovations in a clear, compelling way for reporters and consumers, as well as the ability to independently manage reporter relationships and pitch stories that land meaningful coverage. This is a hands-on PR role—writing, pitching, briefing reporters, and driving earned media results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead PR strategy for consumer product and feature launches, including announcement planning, risk assessment, timing strategy, and narrative development</li><li>Build and execute targeted media strategies, including developing the right reporter lists to drive high-impact coverage across consumer tech, AI, and innovation outlets</li><li>Pitch reporters proactively ahead of launches to secure coverage, briefings, reviews, and exclusives</li><li>Write all launch-related materials, including press releases, FAQs, media pitches, blog posts, and briefing documents</li><li>Support and help drive a product reviews program, coordinating outreach and materials to enable timely, accurate reviews</li><li>Develop and communicate consumer AI narratives, translating complex, technical features into clear, compelling stories that highlight innovation and customer value</li><li>Identify opportunities to drive momentum between launch moments, pitching trend stories, feature explainers, and narrative-led coverage when no hard news is attached</li><li>Maintain strong, day-to-day relationships with reporters and editors—comfortable picking up the phone, pitching live, and negotiating story angles</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with product, legal, and internal communications teams to ensure accuracy, alignment, and message discipline</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Account Manager/Director to join a dynamic integrated marketing agency in Long Beach, California. In this role, you will take on a leadership position, driving client relationships, guiding internal teams, and shaping strategic decisions that support the growth and innovation of our agency. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, accountability, and delivering impactful solutions in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships built on trust and strategic collaboration.</p><p>• Represent the agency as a thought leader and strategic partner, ensuring client goals align with broader agency objectives.</p><p>• Develop and execute account strategies that leverage data, insights, and industry trends to drive results.</p><p>• Manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines while maintaining a focus on quality and efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee the delivery of marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with client expectations and agency standards.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to internal teams, promoting growth and excellence across all levels.</p><p>• Use innovative tools and technologies, including AI-enabled platforms, to enhance processes and outcomes.</p><p>• Facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration to achieve cohesive and impactful campaigns.</p><p>• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within accounts and agency operations.</p><p>• Balance competing priorities to ensure both client satisfaction and agency profitability.</p>
We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR functions for a small to medium size organization, located in Irvine, CA. This is a true one-person HR department with full ownership of the function. Public company experience is required. The ideal candidate understands the compliance, reporting, governance, and audit standards of a publicly traded company and can operate confidently within that environment. The company is actively involved in M& A activity, and this role will play a key part in due diligence and integration efforts. The position requires to work 100% onsite. Serve as the sole HR point of contact for all employees and leadership Sign off on approvals for new hires and terminations Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes Develop, update, and maintain HR policies and employee handbook Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution Ensure compliance with employment laws and public company governance standards Support internal and external audits Participate in M& A due diligence and lead HR integration efforts post-acquisition Evaluate and align compensation, benefits, and policies across acquired entities Administer employee benefits across three existing plans (currently working with Insperity) Manage open enrollment and vendor relationships Lead upcoming benefits renewal (April timeframe) and evaluate opportunities to consolidate plans Oversee payroll processing through ADP Run Ensure payroll accuracy, reporting, and compliance Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation Provide limited support for hourly recruiting (primarily sourced via Craigslist) as needed Utilize advanced Excel skills for reporting, workforce analysis, and executive-level metrics
<p>Client is seeking an highly entrepreneurial and results-driven Office Business Manager to serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO. This role goes far beyond traditional office management. The Office Business Manager will oversee cross-functional projects, support multiple divisions and programs, and help drive operational growth and revenue-generating initiatives that directly benefit the community.</p><p>This individual will coordinate and manage projects across business lines — including but not limited to food delivery services, housing initiatives, and community programs — with a focus on scaling operations, improving efficiency, and identifying opportunities for expansion. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building systems, fostering partnerships, and contributing to a mission-driven organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Project & Operations Management</p><ul><li>Lead and manage cross-division projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals</li><li>Coordinate initiatives across programs such as food delivery services, housing support, and emerging community ventures</li><li>Develop systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and scalability</li><li>Track project milestones, budgets, and outcomes; provide regular updates to the CEO</li><li>Identify opportunities to expand services and scale successful programs</li></ul><p>Business Development & Growth</p><ul><li>Support the CEO in developing and executing growth strategies across divisions</li><li>Research and pursue partnerships, funding opportunities, and community collaborations</li><li>Assist with outreach efforts to local organizations, businesses, and stakeholders</li><li>Help design initiatives that generate revenue to reinvest back into the community</li><li>Contribute to building an entrepreneurial, performance-driven culture</li></ul><p>Organizational & Administrative Leadership</p><ul><li>Oversee daily office operations and administrative functions</li><li>Implement workflow improvements and organizational systems</li><li>Coordinate internal communications across teams and programs</li><li>Support budgeting, reporting, and compliance activities</li><li>Ensure smooth coordination between departments</li></ul><p>Community Outreach & Partnerships</p><ul><li>Represent meetings with community partners and stakeholders</li><li>Support outreach initiatives to expand program awareness and participation</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with local organizations and agencies</li></ul><p> </p><p>Key Competencies</p><ul><li>Strategic thinking and execution</li><li>Initiative and ownership mindset</li><li>Adaptability in a dynamic environment</li><li>Collaboration and leadership</li><li>Financial and operational acumen</li><li>Community engagement and outreach skills</li></ul><p>What Success Looks Like in This Role</p><ul><li>Programs are efficiently managed and positioned for growth</li><li>New partnerships and revenue opportunities are developed</li><li>Cross-division coordination improves organizational impact</li><li>Systems are implemented that support long-term scalability</li><li>The organization strengthens its presence and service in the community</li></ul>
<p>Job Title: HR Generalist / Safety Coordinator (Contract)</p><p><br></p><p>Duration: 6–8 month contract with potential for conversion based on budget later in the year</p><p>Start Date: Immediate (interviews this week; ideal start next week)</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) HR Generalist / Safety Coordinator to support a food manufacturing facility with approximately 60 employees. This onsite contract role will play a key part in maintaining day-to-day HR operations while ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. The position reports directly to the Office Manager and Plant Manager and will collaborate with HR staff supporting other company facilities.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in both human resources and workplace safety, preferably within a food manufacturing or production environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Human Resources</p><p>• Manage day-to-day HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation</p><p>• Maintain employee records and HR data in ADP</p><p>• Support payroll coordination and timekeeping accuracy</p><p>• Assist with employee relations matters and act as a point of contact for HR questions</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations</p><p>• Coordinate training and employee communications</p><p>• Partner with management on workforce planning and staffing needs</p><p>Safety & Compliance</p><p>• Support and maintain workplace safety programs and procedures</p><p>• Conduct safety orientations and ongoing training for employees</p><p>• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions</p><p>• Ensure compliance with OSHA and food manufacturing safety standards</p><p>• Perform regular safety audits and inspections</p><p>• Maintain safety documentation and reporting requirements</p><p>Qualifications</p><p>• 2+ years of experience in an HR Generalist and/or Safety role</p><p>• Experience in food manufacturing or a production environment strongly preferred</p><p>• Bilingual in Spanish and English required</p><p>• Working knowledge of ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems</p><p>• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices</p><p>• Strong organizational and communication skills</p><p>• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced onsite environment</p><p>Work Environment</p><p>• Fully onsite role supporting a manufacturing facility of approximately 60 employees</p><p>• Collaborative environment working closely with operations and management teams</p><p>________________________________________</p>
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Grant Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of grant management, from proposal development and submission to compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. If you are a results-driven detail oriented with expertise in research funding and nonprofit or organizational grant development, we encourage you to call our office 213.629.4602. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the grant application process, including identification of funding opportunities, proposal writing, and budgeting. Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including reporting deadlines, financial tracking, and documentation. Develop timelines, action plans, and deliverables to meet funding objectives and deadlines. Liaise with funding agencies and build strong relationships with donors and stakeholders. Conduct post-award activities, including financial reconciliation, performance measurement, and workflow optimization. Monitor trends in grant funding and maintain a calendar of grant opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams (finance, program managers, development teams) to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Provide training and support for staff regarding policies and procedures related to grants administration.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced HR Manager/ Consultant for our public sector client. The consultant will need to have strong California Public Sector experience and can ensure compliance with labor laws, union agreements, and agency requirements. This role is hands-on and involves working closely with multiple departments to keep processes accurate, compliant, and efficient. This interim HR role focuses heavily on HR operations, benefits administration, and HCM configuration, while overseeing a team executing payroll and HRIS project tasks. This opportunity will be located onsite in Downey, CA</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- Manage a large team of 15-20 through a HRIS and payroll implementation</p><p>-Prior Public sector, governmental, educations industry experience is needed</p><p>- Familiar with full-cycle payroll for public sector employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>- Knowledge of key HR functions including onboarding, benefits, leaves, performance processes, and policy interpretation.</p><p>- Compliance with California labor laws, CalPERS/CalSTRS, and collective bargaining agreements.</p><p>- Advise leadership on HR and payroll policies, procedures, and regulatory changes.</p><p>- Maintain HRIS/payroll data integrity and produce needed reports or audits.</p><p>- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other departments to improve workflows and documentation.</p><p>-Provide guidance and oversight to HR/payroll staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>-Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field (Master’s a plus).</p><p>-5+ years of HR and familiar with payroll experience, including 3+ years in a California public agency (city, county, state, district, or education).</p><p>-Strong knowledge of CalPERS, CalSTRS, FLSA, and CA wage and hour rules.</p><p>-Experience with union agreements/collective bargaining preferred.</p><p>-Skilled in payroll/HRIS systems (PeopleSoft, ADP, Workday, SAP, Tyler Munis, etc.).</p><p>-Strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills.</p><p>-Able to work independently and provide leadership as needed.</p>
<p><strong>Marketing Associate / Coordinator / Assistant (Temporary)</strong></p><p><strong>Service Type:</strong> 52 Week Contract</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Glendale, CA 91201</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and creative <strong>Marketing Associate</strong> to support retention and innovation initiatives within a dynamic retail marketing team. This junior-level role is ideal for someone eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to high-impact campaigns that drive customer loyalty, engagement, and growth.</p><p>The Marketing Associate will work closely with cross-functional partners across Marketing Strategy, PR, Digital Marketing, Creative, Digital Product, Data/Tech, and E-Commerce Site teams to help execute strategies that elevate the overall customer experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and rolling out retention-focused campaigns, including loyalty programs, seasonal activations, and personalized outreach.</li><li>Coordinate timelines, asset delivery, and stakeholder communication for smooth execution of marketing initiatives.</li><li>Help identify innovative messaging and incremental editorial approaches to increase audience engagement.</li><li>Support planning and execution of CRM activations across email, SMS, push notifications, and app channels.</li><li>Maintain the CRM benefits calendar and ensure alignment with broader promotional and marketing timelines.</li><li>Manage the TikTok content calendar and assist in coordinating content with internal teams, PR partners, and cross-functional business units as needed.</li><li>Assist in reviewing and monitoring TikTok content creators to support brand safety standards.</li><li>Contribute to pilot programs and A/B testing across new and emerging marketing tactics (e.g., SMS, experimental activations).</li><li>Track campaign performance metrics and compile insights to inform future innovation efforts.</li><li>Assist in identifying key customer lifecycle moments—such as welcome, post-purchase, winback, and price-drop opportunities—to support engagement and retention.</li><li>Collaborate with CRM and analytics teams to analyze performance data and uncover gaps or friction points.</li><li>Support the development of journey-based campaigns across email, SMS, site, and social channels that align with seasonal priorities and product launches.</li><li>Partner with Email, SMS, and Site teams to ensure cohesive messaging and strategic alignment.</li><li>Work with creative and digital teams to ensure assets and functionality support campaign goals and brand standards.</li><li>Coordinate with Consumer Insights and Analytics teams to measure campaign results and extract key learnings.</li><li>Maintain tracking documents and prepare weekly performance summaries.</li><li>Prepare meeting agendas, document action items, and capture next steps.</li><li>Provide project management support, activation follow-ups, and logistical coordination.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p> WLCAC is seeking a dynamic and strategic Business Developer to lead our non-profit organization towards sustained growth and operational excellence. The Business Developer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, develop strategic plans, and evolve existing and new business initiatives including invention development. This role requires strong leadership, management expertise, and a proven track record in enhancing profitability and process efficiency. The Business Developer will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future by managing projects and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop strategic business plans to achieve organizational goals in the areas of HOUSING & REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENT, TRANSPORTATION, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD SERVICE, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, RETAIL SALES, and more.</li><li>Oversee daily enterprise operations ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across multiple markets.</li><li>Lead, motivate, and cultivate staff to foster a high-performance work environment</li><li>Review profit & loss statements, budgeting, and financial planning to maximize revenue generation.</li><li>Drive business development efforts to expand market reach and increase sales opportunities.</li><li>Supervise project management activities, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to influence the direction of our organization while developing their career in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Job Type</strong>: Full-time</p><p><strong>Work Location</strong>: In person</p><p><br></p>
