Senior Human Resources Manager - Bilingual

Lead a two-person team supporting leaves, benefits, and the employee experience.Own HRIS processes, data quality, and reporting.Partner with leaders in a hands-on, onsite role near Salinas, CA Role Overview An established consumer products company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to support its employees and leaders. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this person will lead a team of two and oversee key people processes, with a particular focus on HRIS, leave administration, and benefits. The role calls for someone who can advise leaders, improve how HR work gets done, and stay close to the details. The position is onsite five days per week in California’s Central Coast region. Key Responsibilities HR Leadership and Business Partnership Lead and develop two team members supporting leave administration, benefits, and employee experiencePartner with leaders to strengthen culture, performance, and employee engagementServe as a trusted advisor to managers and an advocate for employeesWork with the broader HR team and other departments to deliver consistent service and administer HR programsIdentify trends in workforce data and recommend practical improvements HRIS and Workforce Data Oversee the administration, accuracy, security, and improvement of the HRISEstablish clear processes and controls for employee, organizational, compensation, and benefits dataPartner with Payroll, Finance, and IT to resolve system issues and support enhancements or implementationsDeliver reliable reporting and analysis to support workforce planning, compensation, and organizational decisions Benefits, Leaves, And Process Improvement Manage leave administration, identify process gaps, and ensure consistent application of leave and benefits policiesOversee benefits billing reconciliation and maintain accurate benefits census dataPartner with Finance and Payroll to resolve discrepanciesEnsure HR programs and policies are applied consistently across the organizationStay current on employment legislation and recommend policy or process updatesImprove workflows while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity Required Qualifications 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience managing HR professionalsStrong working knowledge of HR systems, processes, and data managementSound judgment when handling confidential employee informationProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related fieldBilingual English and SpanishExperience with compensation programsExperience with employee engagement platforms Compensation $120,000–$140,000 base salary. Benefits include health insurance, long-term disability coverage, 401(k) options, paid sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility. Salary Range $120,000–$140,000