Manager, Human Resources

We are seeking an experienced and hands on Human Resources Manager to lead all HR operations for a growing organization of 100+ employees across two California facilities, as well as a population of multi state remote employees. This role oversees employee relations, recruiting, payroll/timekeeping oversight, safety, compliance, and culture initiatives. The HR Manager serves as a strategic partner to leadership and ensures consistent, compliant, and people focused HR practices.

• Lead employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers on HR policies, employment decisions, and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with a strong focus on California and multi-state requirements
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in collaboration with the corporate office

• Manage the full onboarding experience for on-site and remote employees
• Coordinate new hire paperwork, orientations, system access, and training
• Lead offboarding for all employee separations, including final pay, documentation, and exit interviews
• Oversee employee timekeeping and ensure accurate, compliant timecard practices
• Review payroll reports and resolve payroll-related questions and issues
• Run and analyze daily labor cost reports to support operational and staffing decisions
• Own end‑to‑end recruiting for warehouse, office, leadership, and remote roles
• Partner with leaders on staffing needs, workforce planning, and hiring strategies
• Leave Administration
• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA accommodations, and other protected leaves.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave requests and return‑to‑work processes.
• Lead workplace safety efforts across two facilities
• Conduct safety meetings and trainings and support the Safety Committee
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and related documentation
• Manage relationships with HR vendors and agencies, including payroll, benefits, staffing, safety, and legal partners
• Support leaders in building engaged, accountable teams
• Champion company culture, communication, and employee engagement initiatives

• Oversee employee timekeeping and ensure accurate, compliant timecard practices
• Review payroll reports and resolve payroll-related questions and issues
• Run and analyze daily labor cost reports to support operational and staffing decisions

• Own end‑to‑end recruiting for warehouse, office, leadership, and remote roles
• Partner with leaders on staffing needs, workforce planning, and hiring strategies
• Leave Administration
• Administer employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA accommodations, and other protected leaves.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave requests and return‑to‑work processes.

• Lead workplace safety efforts across two facilities
• Conduct safety meetings and trainings and support the Safety Committee
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and related documentation

• Manage relationships with HR vendors and agencies, including payroll, benefits, staffing, safety, and legal partners

• Support leaders in building engaged, accountable teams
• Champion company culture, communication, and employee engagement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices
• Experience supporting multi-state and remote employees
• Experience working with both hourly and salaried populations
• Hands‑on experience with employee relations, recruiting, payroll/timekeeping oversight, leave administration, and safety
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SCP certification preferred.

• This is an on‑site position…