Head of Employee Relations & HR Compliance

Human Resources Manager
Nonprofit / Community Services
Assignment Type: Direct Hire
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Fully onsite; occasional overtime and weekend support as needed)
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

A mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing critical community resources and support services to individuals and families. This organization focuses on creating meaningful impact while continuously improving internal operations and employee support.

The Human Resources Manager will oversee the organization’s HR operations while serving as the technical HR expert for compliance, employee relations, and employment practices. This role will lead an established HR team, partner closely with leadership, and provide guidance on complex HR matters while ensuring alignment with California employment laws and best practices.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys building processes, managing employee relations, and creating solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Manage and provide leadership to the HR team while overseeing daily HR operations
Serve as a subject matter expert on California employment law, compliance, and HR risk management
Lead employee relations efforts, including workplace investigations, corrective actions, and employee separations
Ensure compliance with employment regulations, reporting requirements, and HR documentation standards
Oversee benefits administration, leave management, HR systems, and employee records
Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, employee engagement, and organizational improvements
Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development initiatives
Manage HR projects, process improvements, and system enhancements
Provide HR support across multiple worksites as needed
Bachelor’s degree required

• 6+ years of Human Resources experience
• Previous HR Manager experience required
• Experience managing and developing HR team members
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and employment risk matters
• Background with EEOC compliance, wage and hour regulations, unemployment matters, and HR reporting
• Experience with benefits administration and HR operations
• Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for occasional travel between worksites

This role is best suited for a hands-on HR leader with strong technical expertise who can confidently navigate complex employee situations and provide strategic guidance to leadership. The ideal candidate will have previous people management experience and a strong understanding of California employment compliance.
Candidates with only HR Business Partner experience or those looking for their first HR management role will not be the best fit for this opportunity.

Newly created HR leadership position with the ability to make a direct impact
Opportunity to lead and develop an established HR team
Opportunity to improve and shape HR processes and programs
Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.