Senior HR Manager

Building Connections Behavioral Health, Inc. and Building Connections Academy provide specialized educational and behavioral-health services to children and adolescents with diverse needs. We are a growing organization committed to supportive, professional environments where students, families, and employees can thrive.

About the role

The HR Manager oversees day-to-day HR operations and partners with executive and site leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role involving employee relations, policy development, investigations, compliance, and team support. Strong knowledge of California employment law is required.

Responsibilities

• HR Leadership & Operations: Oversee daily HR operations and systems. Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures. Maintain personnel records and ensure consistency across sites. Support workforce planning and compliance tracking.
• Recruitment & Hiring: Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding. Partner with leaders on staffing needs. Screen, interview, and coordinate hiring processes. Support hiring for clinical, educational, and administrative roles.
• Employee Relations: Support managers and employees with workplace issues. Conduct or assist with investigations. Guide performance management and corrective action. Help maintain a positive workplace culture.
• California Compliance: Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws. Support wage/hour, leave, accommodations, and workers’ comp processes. Maintain required documentation and partner with counsel as needed.
• Performance & Training: Oversee evaluations and performance processes. Support coaching, documentation, and leadership training. Track required employee training and onboarding.
• Benefits & Leave: Support benefits administration and open enrollment. Coordinate leaves of absence and workers’ compensation claims.
• Policies & Development: Maintain the Employee Handbook and HR policies. Improve HR systems and provide leadership reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience in employee relations, recruiting, and performance management.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (SHRM or PHR/SPHR).
• Experience in education, behavioral health, or regulated environments.
• Multi-site HR experience and HRIS familiarity.

Skills

The ideal candidate is confident, organized, and proactive. Strong in California HR compliance. Comfortable with difficult conversations. Skilled at coaching managers. Discreet and solution-oriented. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Professional Development

Pay

$90,000–$120,000 annually, based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday with occasional flexibility for HR or leadership needs.