HR Compliance & Employee Relations Manager
About The Position
Rooted Life is seeking an experienced HR Compliance & Employee Relations Manager to lead operational human resources compliance, employee relations, workplace investigations, corrective action processes, and workforce risk management in a fast-paced healthcare and housing services environment. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring compliance with California employment laws and HR best practices while supporting managers and employees across the organization. The role requires a strong understanding of employee relations, documentation standards, leave administration, performance management, HR compliance audits, and policy implementation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in supporting multi-site, hourly, and mission-driven workforces operating in highly regulated environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience required
- Prior experience serving as an HR Manager, HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Manager, or HR Compliance professional
- Strong working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements
- Demonstrated experience conducting employee relations investigations and managing corrective action processes
- Experience supporting hourly and multi-site workforces
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting healthcare, behavioral health, recuperative care, housing, or other highly regulated service environments
- Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking platforms
- Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CalCHRP
- Experience supporting rapidly growing organizations or operationally complex environments
Responsibilities
- Ensure organizational compliance with California labor laws, wage and hour regulations, required postings, leave laws, and employment documentation requirements
- Maintain audit-ready HR files, employee documentation, and compliance records
- Conduct HR compliance reviews and documentation audits
- Support unemployment claims, workers compensation coordination, and employment record management
- Monitor and maintain legally compliant onboarding, hiring, and employee documentation practices
- Assist in development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates
- Reduce organizational risk through proactive HR compliance practices and manager guidance
- Serve as a primary HR resource for employee relations matters and workplace concerns
- Conduct and document employee investigations related to workplace conduct, policy violations, and employee complaints
- Advise managers on performance management, corrective action, and disciplinary processes
- Prepare and maintain compliant disciplinary documentation and separation documentation
- Support conflict resolution and employee engagement efforts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
- Ensure consistent application of organizational policies and employment practices
- Support administration and documentation related to FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, paid sick leave, and other protected leave programs
- Coordinate employee leave tracking and compliance documentation
- Support managers with employee accommodations and interactive process documentation
- Provide guidance to employees regarding benefits, leave procedures, PTO, and HR policies
- Support recruiting and hiring efforts for operational and recovery housing roles as needed
- Coordinate onboarding processes including I-9 verification, background checks, required notices, and employee acknowledgments
- Maintain HR systems, portals, and document management platforms
- Track required certifications, training, and compliance-related employee records
- Support general HR administrative operations and reporting needs
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
