Human Resources Manager
About The Position
RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting, a specialized recruitment firm serving startups and enterprise-level companies nationwide, is hiring a Human Resources Manager for a YC-backed startup. The manager will lead and develop the company’s California teams, partnering directly with site leadership to develop site structure and maintain culture. The role oversees day-to-day People operations and on-site HR functions for California-based employees. It includes employee lifecycle support, employee relations, compliance, HR investigations, personnel records, and cross-functional initiatives. The manager will also advise leaders on talent decisions and work with the People Team to support culture, engagement, change management, and retention.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of HR experience in a warehouse, logistics, or similar fast-paced operations environment with 200 or more hourly employees.
- Understanding of California labor laws, including CFRA, FMLA, FEHA, and the Labor Code, as well as multi-state compliance.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly to changing needs, and remain calm and solutions-focused in hectic situations.
- Ability to explain complex HR concepts clearly in writing and verbally to frontline employees and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day People operations and build partnerships across the business with California-based employees.
- Oversee on-site HR functions, including new-hire onboarding and training, 30/60/90-day check-ins, employee relations and engagement, full-cycle HR, FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, talent management, offboarding and exit interviews, and HR policies and procedures.
- Lead HR investigations consistently and prudently in accordance with applicable state, federal, and local laws and best practices.
- Identify and implement HR systems and process improvements to enhance the employee experience.
- Advise managers on promotions, progressive discipline, and proactive talent development.
- Support culture, change management, employee engagement, and retention programs in partnership with the People Team.
- Oversee OSHA reporting and participate in the safety committee.
- Maintain complete and accurate personnel records in payroll and HR systems.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee status changes and benefits updates.
- Serve as the HR point person for cross-functional initiatives affecting California operations and beyond.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
