Human Resources Manager (Contract)

CALSTART

1d • $55 - $60

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is a hands-on, operational HR professional responsible for executing and maintaining core HR functions with a strong focus on California compliance, systems administration, workforce planning support, and talent process execution.

This role reports to our VP of HR and ensures day-to-day HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive HR experience, strong working knowledge of California employment law, advanced ADP expertise, and experience working in nonprofit and/or startup environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law.
• Experience administering Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).
• Experience supporting competency-based performance management.
• Experience coordinating or administering 9-Box talent review processes.
• Advanced proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now preferred).
• Strong HRIS data management and reporting skills.
• Experience in nonprofit and/or startup environments.
• Strong documentation, organization, and execution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience supporting multi-state organizations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, with emphasis on California regulations (wage and hour, leave laws, meal/rest periods, classification, etc.).
• Execute and manage California Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) processes, including documentation, opt-in tracking, election requirements, and compliance monitoring.
• Handle employee relations matters, conduct investigations, and prepare documentation for corrective actions and terminations.
• Update and distribute HR policies, procedures, and handbook revisions.
• Support audits and compliance reporting as needed.
• Maintain workforce data including headcount tracking, utilization reports, and position control.
• Support leadership with workforce planning data and reporting.
• Assist in updating job descriptions and organizational charts.
• Track workforce metrics and provide operational reports to leadership.
• Serve as primary HRIS administrator for ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP platform).
• Maintain data accuracy within ADP including job changes, status updates, and reporting fields.
• Generate regular and ad hoc HR reports (headcount, turnover, leave tracking, compliance metrics).
• Utilize project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, Jira) to track HR initiatives and deadlines.
• Identify and recommend process improvements within HR systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

• 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement plan with generous company contributions
• FSA for Health and Dependent Care
• 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment
• 11 paid company holidays
• paid sick time
• paid family leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager