Job Description The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration and coordination of Human Resources functions, ensuring consistent application of organizational policies, effective employee support, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. This position serves as a resource to employees and management on HR-related matters, supports employee relations and workplace investigations, and oversees key HR processes including benefits, leave administration, employee records, and workplace safety.
Responsibilities/ Job Duties:
- Provide guidance to employees and management on HR policies, workplace concerns, and employee relations matters.
- Support employee investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate next steps while escalating complex or sensitive matters as needed.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data, ensuring required documentation is completed and maintained in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Support the consistent application of HR policies and procedures and assist with internal and external audits.
- Coordinate employee benefits administration, including open enrollment, employee communications, and coordination with benefits brokers and vendors.
- Administer leave of absence programs, employee status changes, salary administration, and employment documentation.
- Assist with timekeeping and payroll coordination, maintain accurate employee records, and conduct exit interviews.
- Assist with offer preparation and negotiation for senior-level and professional hires, including physicians and medical directors.
- Support labor-management meetings, assist with the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, and coordinate follow-up on labor-related concerns.
- Coordinate workers' compensation claims and workplace injury follow-up with insurance providers and internal stakeholders.
- Support workplace safety initiatives, incident reporting, and compliance with applicable safety requirements.
- Coordinate employee and management training, maintain training documentation, and monitor completion of required programs.
- Assist with employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, and organizational events that promote employee engagement.
- Partner with the Human Resources Director on departmental initiatives, reporting, and process improvements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the Human Resources department.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within healthcare or a similarly regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of federal and California employment laws, including wage and hour requirements, FMLA/CFRA, ADA, OSHA, workers' compensation, and COBRA.
- Experience supporting a unionized workforce, including familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and labor relations.
- Strong understanding of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
Schedule/ Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
