HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Gardena, CA | Hybrid (2 days on-site) after initial 90-day onboarding period

Role Overview: Under the direction of the Director of HR and Administration, the HR Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day human resources operations, including talent acquisition, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, payroll coordination, employee support, training administration, and multi-state compliance. This position partners with employees, managers, vendors, and leadership to ensure HR processes are accurate, timely, compliant, and aligned with the client's business needs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the full-cycle talent acquisition process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer support, and pre-employment processes.
• Coordinate and support onboarding activities to help new employees successfully transition into the organization.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, employee questions, vendor coordination, and related reporting.
• Manage and track leaves of absence, including FMLA, CFRA, disability, workers' compensation related leaves, personal leaves, and other applicable leave programs.
• Support the semi-monthly payroll process, including reviewing payroll-related data, coordinating with third-party payroll providers, and ensuring timely file feeds to and from vendors.
• Respond to employee and manager questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, onboarding, leaves, and general employment matters.
• Support compliance activities, including required reporting, employee notices, personnel file maintenance, policy updates, and HR documentation.
• Administer and monitor required employee training through web-based learning systems, including compliance-related training.
• Support performance management, training, development, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, benefits, and employee records.
• Partner with managers to support staffing needs, employee communication, policy interpretation, and HR best practices.
• Assist with audits, HR projects, process improvements, and system updates.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Perform other HR, compliance, and business-related duties as assigne

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience , preferably with supervisory, lead, or HR generalist responsibility.
• Experience with ADP, online benefits systems, applicant tracking systems, web-based learning management systems, and HR technology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment compliance, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and employee relations.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical problem-solving ability with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with employees, managers, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and HR systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with a diverse employee population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in Japanese

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• PHR or SHRM-CP or CCP certification.

Physical Requirements / Other:

• Must be able to perform standard office duties, including working at a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to travel as needed to support company locations, meetings, audits, or employee related matters.

Compensation:

The projected annual salary is estimated at $100,000 - $115,000 per year, based on years of demonstrated experience, representing the span of the range. The actual compensation will be formulated by the client and may vary based on factors that include, but are not limited to, the position offered, work experience, education, training, and commensurate experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Talent Xpanse and our clients is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.