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Job Summary

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. The primary function of the Human Resource Manager is to coordinate HR policies and programs with emphasis on the benefits and compensation areas, ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the position works closely with the VP of Human Resources in developing, implementing and evaluating ongoing HR policies, programs, functions and activities.

Essential Duties

• Plan, direct and supervise all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits programs. Develop, implement and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
• Administer benefits programs, including conducting analyses and serving as primary contact with providers (including group health and life), workers' compensation, unemployment and retirement plans.
• Acts as coach and mentor to employees and managers at site.
• Supports local team through performance evaluation process and provides constructive and timely feedback.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Assist the VP of Human Resources in the daily administration of other HR services as directed or assigned, including recruitment and selection, promotions, transfers, contract negotiation and administration, affirmative action/EEO compliance, job classification, performance evaluation, and employee relations in accordance with quality management principles and overall objectives of the organization.
• Develop, prepare, generate and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including issues such as benefits costs, staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, Affirmative Action/EEO, compensation, promotions, etc.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management. Identify trends that could affect organizational objectives and/or operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise management, employees and retirees accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in CA employment laws (for CA site HR Manager role)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning employee benefits and payroll.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or PHR certification preferred.
• Prior payroll and benefits management experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

At HR Soul we celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or uniform service member, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and/or local law.