HR Manager

Atoms•Los Angeles, CA

7h•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager is a hands-on leadership role supporting a high-volume transportation operation across multiple Los Angeles depots. The position manages three HR Coordinators and serves as the primary HR partner to the Director of California Operations and frontline leaders. It translates corporate HR strategy into local action while ensuring compliance with California regulations, Los Angeles County ordinances, and CPUC/TNC mandates. The HR Manager builds HR capability in the market, drives accountability and performance, and supports a culture of safety, professionalism, operational excellence, compliance, and care. The role leads employee relations, supports leave and workers’ compensation processes with internal claims administrators and insurance providers, and guides managers through complex people situations. It is based in the Los Angeles office, with office-based teams working onsite five days a week.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in HR or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a generalist or business partner role within California.
At least 2 years of people management experience.
Strong coaching and consultative skills, with demonstrated success partnering with field managers and hourly employee populations.
Strong working knowledge of California employment law, including CFRA, PDL, FEHA, and wage/hour rules.
Experience managing workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work planning.
Excellent documentation, follow-through, and judgment in employee relations cases.
Proficiency in HRIS, onboarding systems, and timekeeping platforms.
Strong communication skills and the ability to lead training, resolve conflict, and represent HR in the market.
High integrity, discretion, and a hands-on, business-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with Paycor.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop a team of HR Coordinators to scale market support and ensure consistent application of HR practices.
Partner with local leaders on employee relations, terminations, policy enforcement, and frontline coaching.
Support operational incident response, including coordination with insurance providers on workers’ compensation claims, HR escalations, and employee concerns.
Provide hands-on guidance in high-risk situations, including protected leaves, workplace complaints, and investigations.
Own leave management for FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and ADA/FEHA, and lead the interactive process in coordination with Legal and Benefits.
Ensure compliance with federal and California labor law, Los Angeles County rules, CPUC/TNC mandates, wage/hour laws, and workers’ compensation requirements.
Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and compliance workflows, including I-9s, pay notices, and file audits.
Work with managers on documentation, progressive discipline, and people-related processes.
Partner with Payroll and Legal to prevent and resolve wage/hour issues, misclassification risks, and off-the-clock work.
Lead market-level engagement efforts, including recognition, team-building, and policy rollouts, in partnership with the Growth Team.
Track local HR metrics and provide headquarters with insights on trends, gaps, and compliance risks.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plans including HSA options.
Company-paid short- and long-term life and disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Pet insurance discount.
401(k).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Discretionary vacation days.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Equity awards may be available.
Annual performance-based bonus may be available.