Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

Employee Relations & Compliance Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $85,000–$100K (Exempt)

Full-Time | Direct Hire

We are partnering with a mission‑driven behavioral health organization to identify an experienced Employee Relations & Compliance Manager. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters and ensures compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and HR systems. The position partners closely with leadership to support employee well‑being, mitigate risk, and strengthen a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues with professionalism and sound judgment

• Coach and advise managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective actions

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

• Manage leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL) and workers’ compensation

• Maintain HR policies, documentation, and audit readiness

• Serve as primary administrator for UKG; manage data, reporting, and process improvements

• Partner cross‑functionally on onboarding, offboarding, and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5+ years of HR experience with a strong focus on employee relations and compliance

• Experience handling complex ER cases and LOA/workers’ comp

• HRIS experience required (UKG preferred)

• Strong knowledge of employment law

• HR certification, nonprofit/behavioral health, or union experience a plus

Search managed by: Carly Dilworth

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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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: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Carly Dilworth

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 https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

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.