Human Resources Manager

Key Responsibilities: Lead People Operations across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, leave administration, employee relations, and offboarding. Own payroll operations end to end, including timekeeping, PTO, employee changes, payroll reconciliation, and partnership with Accounting and payroll vendors. Serve as the internal owner and subject matter expert for HRIS, payroll, and People systems. Manage benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), COBRA, and FSA programs. Ensure compliance with California and federal employment laws, audits, filings, training, policies, and workplace requirements. Lead employee relations matters, investigations, performance concerns, and complex workplace issues with sound judgment and discretion. Coach managers on performance, communication, employee engagement, and policy application. Partner with leadership on workforce planning, hiring priorities, recruiting processes, and talent strategy. Own and strengthen performance management, employee development, retention, and culture initiatives. Maintain accurate employee records, HR data, reporting, and vendor relationships.

Required: Background 7+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience. Proven experience independently owning payroll, including payroll administration, reconciliation, employee changes, timekeeping, and vendor partnership. Deep knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance. Strong background in employee relations, investigations, benefits, HR operations, and HR systems. Experience partnering closely with Finance or Accounting on payroll and employee-related processes. Strong leadership presence, manager coaching skills, and ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution. Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced growth environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned People leader who enjoys building structure, driving meaningful employee experiences, and taking full ownership of payroll and core HR operations.