Human Resources Manager

Overview
The Human Resources Manager oversees all HR operations, ensuring compliance with California employment laws, supporting employees and managers, and maintaining accurate HRIS, payroll, benefits, and training records. This role handles recruitment, on- and off-boarding, employee relations, safety-related HR documentation, and performance management. The HR manager acts as a trusted advisor to leadership and fosters a positive, supportive work environment for all employees. This position reports to the Finance Director.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage HRIS (BambooHR), including employee files, licenses, certifications, training records, and documentation.
• Oversee I-9s, file audits, new hire paperwork, job descriptions, and personnel file organization.
• Support leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, WC), tracking, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare worker requirements, postings, and employee documentation.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle hiring: job postings, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation scheduling, background checks, and training assignments.
• Oversee offboarding, exit interviews, and final payroll coordination.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding policies, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Guide managers through progressive discipline, coaching, and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and professionalism.
• Support workplace culture initiatives and communication improvements.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Systems

• Assist with payroll changes, employee information updates, and PTO/sick leave adjustments.
• Track benefits eligibility, enrollments, and open enrollment processes.
• Maintain seniority dates, wage adjustments, and HR/payroll documentation.

Training & Development Management

• Assign and track required safety trainings (ergonomics, slips/trips/falls, emergency training).
• Maintain compliance documentation for annual and onboarding training requirements.

Performance Management

• Coordinate annual and probationary performance evaluations.
• Support directors and managers in writing evaluations and conducting employee feedback conversations.
• Track documentation and ensure timely completion across departments.

Summary of Qualifications

• 5-7 years of HR experience, preferably in healthcare, residential care, or nonprofit environments.
• Thorough knowledge of California employment laws.

• Experience with BambooHR or similar HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, discretion, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to coach directors and managers and to support conflict resolution.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Class-taught member of The Mother Church (preferred)