Job Description

About the Role

The Human Resources Manager is a hands-on, operational HR professional responsible for executing and maintaining core HR functions with a strong focus on California compliance, systems administration, workforce planning support, and talent process execution. 

This role reports to our VP of HR and ensures day-to-day HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive HR experience, strong working knowledge of California employment law, advanced ADP expertise, and experience working in nonprofit and/or startup environments. 

Responsibilities - HR Operations & Compliance

• Administer and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with emphasis on California regulations (wage and hour, leave laws, meal/rest periods, classification, etc.). 
• Execute and manage California  Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)processes, including documentation, opt-in tracking, election requirements, and compliance monitoring. 
• Handle employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and prepare documentation for corrective actions and terminations. 
• Update and distribute HR policies, procedures, and handbook revisions. 
• Support audits and compliance reporting as needed. 

Responsibilities - Workforce Planning & Organizational Support

• Maintain workforce data including headcount tracking, utilization reports, and position control. 
• Support leadership with workforce planning data and reporting. 
• Assist in updating job descriptions and organizational charts. 
• Track workforce metrics and provide operational reports to leadership. 

Responsibilities - HR Systems & Reporting

• Serve as primary HRIS administrator for  ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP platform). 
• Maintain data accuracy within ADP including job changes, status updates, and reporting fields. 
• Generate regular and ad hoc HR reports (headcount, turnover, leave tracking, compliance metrics). 
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com , Smartsheet, Jira) to track HR initiatives and deadlines. 
• Identify and recommend process improvements within HR systems to enhance operational efficiency. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. 
• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience. 
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law. 
• Experience administering Alternate Work Schedules (AWS). 
• Experience supporting competency-based performance management. 
• Experience coordinating or administering 9-Box talent review processes. 
• Advanced proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now preferred). 
• Strong HRIS data management and reporting skills. 
• Experience in nonprofit and/or startup environments. 
• Strong documentation, organization, and execution skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. 

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. 
• Experience supporting multi-state organizations. 

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Contract work, Local area

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