Position OverviewiRESTORE is seeking an HR Manager to support team members across the full employee lifecycle. We're looking for someone with strong knowledge of California and multi-state employment practices and hands-on experience across employee relations, onboarding, performance management, payroll, benefits, leaves, and HR systems. The right candidate is highly organized, approachable, and comfortable managing sensitive employee matters while keeping core HR processes accurate, compliant, and running smoothly. This role reports to the Chief of Staff, and is based in our La Mirada office two days per week
Responsibilities- Serve as a primary point of contact for team members and managers on day-to-day HR questions, workplace concerns, and policy guidance.
- Manage employee relations matters, including performance concerns, investigations, corrective action, terminations, accommodations, and leaves of absence.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring a consistent experience and timely completion of documentation, payroll, benefits, systems access, and required communications.
- Lead annual and mid-year performance review cycles, including planning, communications, manager support, tracking, and follow-through.
- Manage payroll administration, employee changes, timekeeping, reimbursements, and payroll-related questions.
- Administer employee benefits and time-off programs, including enrollments, qualifying life events, open enrollment, and vendor coordination.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR practices and documentation remain aligned with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Own and optimize HR systems, including Gusto, performance management tools, and related People platforms.
- Coordinate employee training and development programs that support growth, knowledge transfer, and business continuity.
- Support recruiting and hiring activities, including job postings, offer preparation, preboarding, and coordination with hiring managers.
- Track key HR data and deadlines and prepare reporting related to headcount, turnover, payroll, benefits, onboarding, and performance.
- Improve HR workflows, templates, documentation, and systems to increase accuracy, efficiency, and the team member experience.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years independently managing core HR programs and employee matters.
- Strong knowledge of California and multi-state employment laws, leave requirements, wage and hour practices, and HR compliance.
- Hands-on experience managing employee relations matters, including performance concerns, investigations, corrective action, terminations, accommodations, and leaves of absence.
- Experience administering payroll, benefits, time-off programs, reimbursements, and employee changes.
- Experience overseeing onboarding, offboarding, performance review cycles, and employee training programs.
- Strong working knowledge of HRIS, payroll, ATS, and performance management platforms; experience with Gusto is a plus.
- Excellent judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee information and workplace matters.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, thoughtful guidance to team members and managers.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and employee needs in a fast-moving environment.
- Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable identifying issues, improving processes, and following through with limited oversight.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using HR data to support reporting, audits, and process improvements.
- An AI-forward working style, with practical experience using AI to improve research, documentation, communication, reporting, or HR workflows.
Our Core Values and what we built our culture around:- WE THINK BIG: We have a forward-thinking, growth mindset and always consider the big picture in our decisions
- PROACTIVE PROBLEM SOLVER: We use our problem-solving and analytical skills to make data-informed decisions
- WE ARE COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE: We work together to iron out improvements or changes to achieve goals
- OPEN & HONEST COMMUNICATION/FEEDBACK: We communicate and share feedback with each other with radical candor and transparency
- CONTINUOUS LEARNING & IMPROVEMENT: We are always improving the way we work and challenging each other to bring new ways of thinking to the table
- WE TAKE OWNERSHIP & ACT WITH URGENCY: We take complete accountability for our goals and take swift & effective action to reach them.
Our Company Benefits:- $118,000 - $144,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO + paid holidays
- Remote-first role, with occasional travel required
- Stipends for fitness, continuous learning, and work-from-home setup
- Discounts on iRESTORE Products
- High-visibility role with opportunities for career growth
- Collaborative, fast-moving team that values initiative and ideas
- And more!
