Director of Human Resources

Blue Collar Services

$170K — $195K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of HR experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • In-depth knowledge of California employment law, including leaves, accommodations, and disciplinary actions.
  • Proven experience in managing payroll controls effectively.
  • Excellent communication and judgment skills are essential.
  • Familiarity with HR platforms such as Rippling or ServiceTitan is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies to create a high-performing workplace.
  • Act as the main liaison for employment claims and regulatory agency complaints.
  • Work closely with outside counsel to manage litigation matters and escalate issues to ownership.
  • Lead and mentor the HR team to enhance overall performance.
  • Optimize HRIS workflows to boost automation and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage offered.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Potential for a competitive salary that reflects experience.
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Competitive salary


Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Location: Southern California
Compensation: $170,000 to $195,000 annually

The Role: We are looking for a true working leader to manage a workforce of approximately 260 employees. You will be responsible for heavily complex California HR compliance, ensuring we strictly follow extensive regulations for over 200 field and trade employees.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage daily overtime requirements, including 8 and 12-hour rules.
  • Ensure absolute compliance with meal and rest break premiums.
  • Oversee complex payroll structures including salary, hourly, commission, and production pay.
  • Direct the interactive process for reasonable accommodations and manage CFRA leaves.
  • Build defensible records for terminations and conduct thorough workplace investigations.

Qualifications:
  • Extensive, deep knowledge of California wage and hour laws.
  • Proven experience managing field-based trades workforces.
  • Strong ability to present risk assessments to executive ownership.
  • Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.


Compensation: $170,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

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