Head of Recruiting & HR

LHH is assisting a dynamic and high-performing financial organization with an HR Generalist or HR Administrator who is ready to expand their scope and grow into a future HR leadership role.

This is a hands-on role designed for a high-potential HR professional who thrives in execution today while building the skills, judgment, and business acumen needed to lead in the future.

What You'll Do (Core Ownership):

Manage day-to-day HR operations across benefits, leave administration (FMLA/CFRA), HRIS, and employee lifecycle

Support full-cycle recruiting and onboarding initiatives

Assist with performance management and compensation cycles

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Partner on employee relations and provide thoughtful, discreet HR guidance

Identify process improvements and help scale HR programs as the organization evolves

Ideal Profile:

• 3-5+ years of progressive HR experience (Generalist, HR Ops, or HR Admin stepping up)
• Strong foundation in benefits, employee relations, and HR operations
• Comfortable being hands-on while learning strategic HR concepts
• Demonstrates long-term career ambition in HR leadership
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and strong communication skills
• Highly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Designed for someone who wants to progress into an HR Manager/Director role over time
• Approachable demeanor with strong employee relationship building
• Comes from financial, banking, or small business less than 500 employees.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $125,000.00 to $165,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.