Human Resources (HR) Manager

Responsibilities

• Keep employee policies and handbook materials current, communicate updates clearly, and ensure they are accessible across the organization.
• Persist with compliance with California and federal labor requirements and enhance HR practices by partnering with employment counsel and internal leadership.
• Guide supervisors and employees through workplace concerns, performance matters, and corrective action processes with consistency and professionalism.
• Lead hiring efforts by managing compliant job advertisements, coordinating recruitment activities, and overseeing pre-employment screening and onboarding steps.
• Support new team members through orientation programs that create a smooth and informed start to employment.
• Administer leave and time-off programs, including vacation, sick leave, and protected absences, while ensuring proper documentation and policy adherence.
• Oversee employee benefit programs, workers’ compensation activity, and related case coordination to support compliance and timely resolution.
• Work closely with department leaders and the Safety Manager on accident-related matters, return-to-work planning, and broader HR support needs.
• Manage annual benefits renewal and open enrollment activities, and serve as a point of contact between employees and external benefit providers.
• Provide HR support for both union and non-union employee groups while building strong partnerships across all levels of the business.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience, ideally in a multi-site or operational environment.
• Working knowledge of California labor law and practical experience applying employment regulations in day-to-day HR decisions.
• Background administering leave programs, employee benefits, onboarding, recruiting, and employee relations matters.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving ability when handling sensitive workplace situations and complex personnel issues.
• Proven ability to build credibility and maintain collaborative relationships with employees, managers, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills suited to policy interpretation, coaching, and effective correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus but not required.

Skills

• Knowledge of California labor law
• Experience with employee benefits administration
• Ability to handle sensitive workplace situations
• Effective communication skills

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Access to company 401(k) plan

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is typically full-time, in-person, with occasional travel to other company locations in Southern California.