Human Resources Manager

Job Title: HR Manager (individual contributor)

Location: Walnut Creek, CA (onsite)

Reports to: Director of Operations

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm PT

Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $, depending on experience

Travel: Regular Northern California travel to various branches

The Human Resource Manager will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and onboarding staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and enforcing company policies and practices.

• Training & Compliance: Tracks, reviews, and documents adherence to mandatory and optional training programs, including safety, anti-harassment, licensure, and professional development.
• Recruitment & Hiring: Manages recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding qualified candidates. Collaborates with department managers to identify hiring needs and required competencies. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of company career site and other employment related social media activities
• Onboarding & Background Checks: Conducts background checks and verifies employment eligibility. Coordinates and delivers new hire orientation and supports employee recognition initiatives.
• HR Program Administration: Executes core HR functions such as benefits administration, leave management, compensation, disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and employee relations.
• Payroll & Time Management: Assists in processing employee payroll, manages timekeeping systems, and ensures accurate tracking of hours worked, PTO, and leave balances.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Develops, leads, and manages initiatives that promote employee health, well-being, and work-life balance, including mental health support, fitness programs, and wellness challenges.
• Employee Engagement: Designs and implements strategies to boost engagement, connection, and retention through feedback programs, events, surveys, recognition systems, and team-building activities.
• Employee Support: Responds to inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers. Escalates complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Employee Relations: Participates in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes.
• Policy Compliance: Ensures organizational adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws. Regularly reviews policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
• HR Knowledge & Innovation: Stays current on HR trends, legal developments, and emerging tools or technologies in talent management and compliance.
• Performance Support: May assist in preparing and delivering timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Other Duties: Performs additional HR-related duties as assigned to support organizational needs.

• Strategic thinker willing and able to carry out initiatives and perform project based and day to day tactical tasks effectively
• Interacts effectively at all levels - from warehouse associate to top company leaders
• Relationship builder with a proven track record for strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize and delegate, with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, meets deadlines consistently
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
• Ability to travel locally in Northern California on a regular basis, extended travel as needed

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience as HR Generalist
• Previous active full cycle recruiting experience

Preferred

• One or more years of Human Resources management experience
• SHRM-CP or other recognized Professional HR Certification

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working…