HR Compliance + People Operations (TX) Manager

Nor Cal Pipeline Services • Dallas, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Compliance & People Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the organization operates in full compliance with employment laws while building and maintaining efficient, scalable HR operations. This role leads with Integrity, ensuring we consistently do what’s right, even when it’s hard, and that our practices stand up to the highest standards. Serving as the primary owner of employee relations, compliance, investigations, HR systems, and policy management across a multi-entity, field-based workforce, this role fosters Teamwork by partnering closely with leaders and teams to create alignment, trust, and consistency across the organization. With a mindset to Think Big, the HR Compliance & Operations Manager continuously looks for opportunities to improve, streamline, and scale systems and processes that support the company’s growth now and into the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and HR operations
• Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters end-to-end
• Deep knowledge of California employment law (wage & hour, leaves of absence, terminations, etc.) and multi-state compliance
• Hands-on experience owning or optimizing an HRIS system (BambooHR or similar)
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR policies, SOPs, and scalable processes
• Experience managing or overseeing LOA programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA) and benefits administration
• Proven ability to partner with leadership on high-risk, sensitive, or complex workforce matters
• Integrity & Sound Judgment: Demonstrates strong ethical decision-making and consistently does what’s right, especially in high-risk or sensitive situations
• Employee Relations Expertise: Skilled in navigating complex employee issues, investigations, and conflict resolution with confidence and fairness
• Compliance Mastery: Deep understanding of employment laws with the ability to translate requirements into practical, field-ready guidance
• Communication & Influence: Ability to coach and guide leaders at all levels with clarity, confidence, and credibility
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across HR, Safety, Finance, and Operations to drive aligned, consistent outcomes
• Process & Systems Thinking: Able to design, document, and improve scalable HR processes, workflows, and systems
• HRIS & Data Acumen: Strong experience with HR systems, reporting, and data integrity; uses data to inform decisions and identify trends
• Operational Excellence: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Approaches challenges with a thoughtful, solutions-oriented mindset
• Think Big Mindset: Continuously looks for opportunities to improve, streamline, and scale HR operations to support business growth
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and trust

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting field-based and/or multi-entity organizations (construction, utilities, manufacturing, or similar preferred)
• Exposure to or experience supporting ESOP administration in partnership with Finance (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Own employee relations matters end-to-end
• Conduct and document workplace investigations
• Guide managers through corrective actions and performance issues
• Own termination decisions, documentation, and execution
• Partner with leadership on complex or high-risk cases
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (CA focus)
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on employment law
• Partner with Safety and field leadership on workforce compliance
• Conduct audits and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Own HRIS (BambooHR or similar) system integrity and optimization
• Develop and maintain HR SOPs and workflows
• Ensure data accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Partner with payroll and vendors to ensure seamless operations
• Maintain and update employee handbook and policies
• Ensure consistent application across all teams
• Standardize onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes
• Build manager-friendly tools and guidance
• Oversee benefits administration, renewals, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations
• Oversee LOA programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA)
• Partner with payroll and vendors to ensure accuracy
• Serve as HR lead for ESOP administration
• Support valuation, reporting, and employee communication
• Maintain participant records (eligibility, vesting, allocations)
• Ensure compliance with ESOP requirements

Benefits

• Benefits administration
• LOA programs (FMLA, CFRA, ADA)
• ESOP administration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees