Human Resources Manager

Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool•Hayward, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join one of Northern California’s fastest-growing independently owned distributors. Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager based in Hayward, CA. In this role, you’ll partner with leadership, influence strategy, and help shape the employee experience across a growing organization. About Us: As a growing, independently owned company, we move with speed, stay close to our customers, and empower our teams to make decisions that drive results. Over the past decade, Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool has grown to 15 locations across Northern and Central California, and we are proud to now be open in Sparks, Nevada. Ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationwide, we operate under two trusted brands and specialize in tools, safety, specified products, electrical supplies, alternative energy, and automation. Our core customers include commercial and industrial contractors, as well as facility and OEM clients who rely on our expertise and reliability to keep their businesses moving forward. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do — it’s how we do it. We operate with a hands-on, collaborative approach where leaders are accessible, ideas are welcomed, and execution matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of HR management experience
Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance
Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and risk management
Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Proven ability to drive change management initiatives and manage projects and programs that support business and HR priorities
Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems, or the ability to quickly learn

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) preferred

Responsibilities

Own and lead all HR operations including employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, and performance management
Partner with executive leadership to execute HR strategy, including workforce planning, retention, and succession planning
Manage full-cycle recruiting for exempt, professional, and leadership roles
Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, accommodations, and terminations
Analyze compensation and benefits trends; recommend competitive pay and incentive programs
Develop and implement training and development initiatives to support employee growth
Ensure compliance with all Federal, California, and local employment laws
Maintain HR policies, procedures, and audit-ready practices
Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and leadership on HR-related matters