Director of People & HR Compliance

STORAGEPRO MANAGEMENT INC•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$165,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

StoragePRO Management is seeking a Director of People & HR Compliance to lead the company’s people strategy and support business operations by aligning HR practices with business goals, operational excellence, and compliance. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on HR work and serves as a trusted advisor to company leadership and a resource for managers and employees. The director manages HR administration across recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, benefits administration, payroll, and employee relations. The position is on-site at StoragePRO’s Walnut Creek corporate office.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive experience in People/HR.
At least 4 years of management experience leading HR operations, HRIS systems, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations.
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR risk, compensation strategy, and people practices.
Proven experience managing employment compliance across multiple states.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Ability to translate organizational strategy into practical workforce priorities.
Exceptional judgment, written and verbal communication, and analytical thinking.
Strong prioritization, project planning, and change management skills.
High emotional intelligence and ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, credibility, and trust across the company.
Able to move between workforce-strategy discussions and practical support for managers handling difficult employee situations.
Inspiring and visionary leadership, with a passion for the impact of people and a business-minded, results-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-growing or scale-up environment.
Real estate, retail, or property management experience.
HR certification such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP.
Familiarity with complex regulatory environments, including California, New York, Washington state, and Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day HR operations across the company and ensure a high-quality employee experience.
Develop a data-oriented approach to talent acquisition; manage and scale hiring practices and onboarding as the company grows.
Partner with company leadership and outside employment counsel on sensitive or complex legal and employment matters, using sound judgment and a proactive approach to conflict resolution.
Lead employee relations, including coaching, investigations, corrective action, and mediation.
Manage HR policies and practices in alignment with company values.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and EEO, and respond to legislative changes.
Manage daily HR operations, including performance support, compensation, employee retention practices, payroll, and benefits administration.
Provide leadership with regular feedback and perspective on people trends, organizational health, and manager effectiveness.
Partner on team dynamics, coaching, organizational effectiveness, succession planning, and career development.