Human Resources Director

The Mortgage Office•Huntington Beach, CA

35d•$160,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a thoughtful, people-first HR Director to lead our HR function. This is a hands-on generalist role for someone who thrives at the intersection of compliance, employee relations, and business operations, and who leads by example: sharing knowledge freely, investing in their team, and building trust at every level of the organization.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive HR experience, with 2–3+ years at the Manager or Director level
Deep knowledge of California employment law — wage & hour, FEHA, CFRA/FMLA, WARN (non-negotiable)
Proven experience managing employee relations investigations and complex HR matters
Experience managing a team of HR direct reports
Strong business acumen; able to be both a strategic partner and a hands-on executor
Exceptional interpersonal skills — approachable, empathetic, and trusted across all levels
A coaching mindset: someone who shares knowledge generously and invests in the growth of others
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Nice To Haves

Rippling (HRIS/ATS) experience strongly preferred
Background in B2B SaaS or tech at a mid-sized company (50–300 employees)
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
Familiarity with financial services or the mortgage industry

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with company goals
Design and deliver training programs that build manager capability and employee skills
Lead change management efforts and internal HR communications
Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture
Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, and documentation best practices
Lead investigations into complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters with impartiality and care
Own core HR operations: onboarding/offboarding, benefits, leave management, compensation, and HRIS administration
Administer and optimize Rippling (HRIS + ATS) — workflows, reporting, data integrity, and recruitment pipeline management
Use HR data and metrics to surface trends and deliver actionable insights to leadership
Ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws (CFRA, FMLA, FEHA, WARN, wage & hour, etc.)
Maintain HR policies, the employee handbook, and required training programs; partner with legal counsel as needed
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update practices to stay ahead of risk