HR Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and employee data integrity
• Partner with leaders on employee relations matters, performance management, investigations, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Drive compliance with federal, state, and California employment laws and ensure HR policies remain current and scalable
• Oversee benefits administration, leave management, and employee support programs
• Manage multi-state payroll processes in partnership with Finance and external vendors
• Support immigration programs, including visa sponsorship and global mobility processes
• Develop and enhance employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building initiatives
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to support organizational growth and workforce planning
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and overall employee experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist, HR Operations, People Operations, or Human Resources Management experience
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance practices
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and leave management
• Hands-on payroll experience, including multi-state payroll administration
• Experience supporting immigration programs and globally distributed employees is a plus
• Background within biotech, life sciences, healthcare, or other high-growth environments preferred
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus

Pay & Benefits

• Base Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
• Annual Bonus
• Equity