Corporate HR Manager

We are seeking an experienced Corporate HR Manager for a direct hire, onsite role in Vista, CA. This position focuses on employee benefits, leave administration, retirement plan support, and employee wellbeing for a stable, family-owned organization in the horticulture and agriculture industry. The role is highly visible and hands-on, ideal for an HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships, solving complex benefits and leave questions, and improving the employee experience across a diverse workforce. This opportunity offers a collaborative and people-focused environment with supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and a culture centered on quality, innovation, accountability, and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee benefits programs, including health and welfare plans, COBRA, ACA compliance, open enrollment, vendor coordination, and employee communications.
• Oversee leave administration, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA accommodations, interactive process support, return-to-work coordination, and related compliance.
• Support 401(k) plan administration, including audits, reporting, Form 5500 support, nondiscrimination testing, vendor partnerships, and plan governance.
• Lead employee wellbeing initiatives, wellness fairs, health campaigns, engagement surveys, scholarship programs, and recognition programs.
• Partner with brokers, vendors, third-party leave administrators, Wellbeing Ambassadors, HR teams, and leadership to ensure smooth HR program delivery.
• Supervise benefits and leave staff while providing training and guidance to HR team members on benefits, leave, compliance, and employee support practices.

Pay

$70,304 to $85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Schedule

Onsite, full-time.