Head of Recruiting & HR

Pacific Staffing is partnering with our South Sacramento based client to identify an experienced and highly capable Human Resources Manager to support a growing, fast paced organization. This role is ideal for an HR professional who excels at balancing strategic initiatives with hands on HR operations, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings strong judgment, confidentiality, and leadership to employee relations, compliance, and workforce development. The Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted partner to leadership and employees, overseeing recruiting, employee relations, leave administration, performance management, HR compliance, and benefits coordination while supporting a positive workplace culture and operational excellence. $Working Hours 7:30am-3:30pm Responsibilities Manage full cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding through HRIS systems.Administer workers’ compensation claims and partner with carriers, supervisors, and employees.Manage leaves of absence including FMLA, CFRA, ADA accommodations, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and other federal/state programs.Oversee performance management, goal setting, evaluations, and employee development strategies.Serve as the primary HR resource for employees, managers, and leadership.Identify training needs, coordinate programs, and facilitate HR related workshops.Review, update, and maintain HR policies aligned with legal requirements and best practices.Partner with benefits brokers to administer medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs.Maintain accurate employee records and generate HR reports and metrics.Mediate employee conflicts and support engagement and culture building initiatives.Evaluate HR processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.Stay current on HR trends and implement best practices.Perform additional HR duties as assigned. Skills & Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.Bachelor’s degree preferred; 7-10 years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR disciplines.Strong knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance.Experience in employee relations, leave administration, recruiting, and payroll support.Proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS systems.Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.Reliable attendance and ability to travel occasionally between locations.