Human Resources Manager

A direct hire opportunity is available for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the full HR function for two affiliated organizations in the insurance and benefits administration industry. This is a high-visibility, hands‑on HR leadership role supporting approximately 70 employees across Fremont and Pleasanton, CA. This Human Resources Manager will work closely with executive leadership and serve as a trusted advisor on California employment law compliance, employee relations, benefits administration, HR systems, recruitment, policy development, and workforce planning.

This position is ideal for a senior HR professional who enjoys owning the full employee lifecycle and balancing strategic guidance with day‑to‑day execution. This opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, direct access to leadership, and the ability to influence HR practices across established Bay Area organizations. The work environment values professionalism, accountability, confidentiality, and collaboration, with supportive leadership and a strong need for an HR partner who can bring structure, insight, and practical solutions.

• Oversee all human resources functions across two locations, including compliance, employee relations, benefits, recruiting, HRIS administration, policies, and workforce planning.
• Advise executive leadership on California employment law, employee relations matters, organizational effectiveness, risk mitigation, and HR best practices.
• Manage leaves of absence, accommodations, Workers' Compensation, workplace investigations, corrective actions, separations, and required documentation.
• Support both union and non‑union employee populations, including Collective Bargaining Agreement interpretation, grievance coordination, and labor relations support.
• Administer Paychex Flex or comparable HRIS functions, including employee records, time and attendance, benefits enrollment, HR reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, compensation reviews, training compliance, employee engagement initiatives, and offboarding processes.

• Salary: $145,000 to $175,000 annually.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time, direct hire.
• Work Arrangement:
  On‑site.
• Location
  
  Schedule:
  
  3 days in Fremont, CA and 2 days in Pleasanton, CA.
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt.
• Reports To:
  
  CEO and CFO.
• Supervisory Responsibility:
  None.

• Independently manage the complete HR function for two affiliated organizations and multiple worksites.
• Serve as a strategic and hands‑on HR advisor to executive leadership.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, compliance, benefits administration, recruitment, HRIS, and policy development.
• Support union and non‑union employee populations while ensuring compliance with CBAs and California employment regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP, or SHRM‑SCP certification required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive, hands‑on Human Resources experience required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior HR or standalone full-function HR role required.
• Strong current knowledge of California employment law, including CFRA, FMLA, PDL, FEHA, WARN Act, wage and hour rules, meal and rest period requirements, final pay, and pay transparency laws.
• Experience managing employee relations, investigations, performance issues, disciplinary actions, separations, leaves of absence, accommodations, and Workers' Compensation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting union and non‑union employee groups, including working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Proficiency with Paychex Flex or a comparable HRIS and payroll…