HR & Legal Manager

About the Role

Aroma Co. is seeking an experienced HR & Legal Manager to lead both our human resources operations and corporate legal administration.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing people management, compliance, and contracts while helping strengthen our company’s foundation as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Manage the full employee lifecycle — recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Support managers through employee relations, performance improvement, and termination processes.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance with California labor law.

Legal & Business Operations

• Review, draft, and organize contracts and agreements (vendor, marketing, distribution, and service).
• Maintain company entity filings, licenses, and insurance renewals.
• Liaise with outside counsel for trademarks, IP protection, and business compliance.
• Ensure digital, marketing, and e-commerce activities comply with CCPA, ADA, and FTC regulations.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee business-wide compliance programs and document control.
• Identify and mitigate HR and operational risks through clear procedures and training.
• Standardize internal processes to support efficient collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Law (JD or HR certification a plus).
• 2 + years of HR management or legal/compliance experience in a business environment.
• Strong knowledge of California employment law, corporate governance, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication, judgment, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person