Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Description Job Description We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager? HR Generalist to support a nonprofit organization in San Bernardino, California. This Long-term Contract position will provide steady leadership across daily HR activities while ensuring compliant, well-organized people operations. The role is ideal for a hands-on HR specialist who can manage employee support functions, strengthen internal processes, and bring structure to a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day human resources activities and help maintain consistent application of organizational policies and established practices. • Coordinate leave of absence cases from start to finish, including recordkeeping, status tracking, employee communication, and interaction with external partners when required. • Oversee benefits administration by managing enrollments, updates, issue resolution, and employee assistance related to available plans. • Monitor HR practices for alignment with California employment regulations and nonprofit workforce standards, addressing compliance needs proactively. • Provide guidance on employee relations concerns, prepare appropriate documentation, and follow through on next steps with discretion and care. • Work closely with legal counsel on sensitive personnel matters, risk-related issues, and employment compliance questions. • Create, refine, and maintain HR procedures, workflows, and reference materials to improve consistency and operational efficiency. • Lead assigned HR initiatives, manage special projects, and keep organizational leadership informed of priorities, activity, and potential areas of concern./HR • At least 2 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Manager, or comparable human resources position. • Previous human resources experience within a nonprofit organization is required. • Demonstrated expertise in administering leave of absence programs and related documentation processes. • Strong background in employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee support. • Working knowledge of California labor laws, HR compliance obligations, and standard employment practices. • Experience handling employee relations matters with sound judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism. • Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys or legal counsel on sensitive HR issues. • Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-through skills, with the ability to improve processes in a structured work environment.