HR Manager

HR Manager

Contract to Hire
Location: Richmond, CA
Pay Range: $50–55/hour

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with a strong background in benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can independently manage complex employee matters while ensuring HR programs and processes are administered accurately, consistently, and in compliance with federal and California employment requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with particularly strong experience managing employee benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA/accommodations, workers’ compensation, and other applicable leaves. This person should be comfortable serving as a resource to employees and managers, managing sensitive issues, improving HR processes, and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Focus Areas

• Managing employee benefits programs and benefits-related inquiries

• Overseeing employee leaves, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA/accommodations, and other applicable leave programs

• Managing workers’ compensation cases and return-to-work processes

• Ensuring compliance with California and federal employment regulations

• Supporting employee relations and providing guidance to managers

• Maintaining accurate HR documentation, employee records, and compliance requirements

• Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, and procedures

• Partnering with payroll and Finance to ensure accurate employee changes, deductions, and related information

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership

• Own benefits administration, including enrollment, employee questions, vendor coordination, and annual open enrollment

• Manage employee leaves from initiation through return to work, ensuring timely communication, documentation, tracking, and compliance

• Administer FMLA, CFRA, ADA/accommodation requests, workers’ compensation, and other leave programs

• Support employee relations matters, including coaching managers, addressing employee concerns, and assisting with investigations when needed

• Ensure compliance with wage and hour requirements, HR policies, benefits regulations, and employment laws

• Maintain HR records and ensure employee data is accurate and up to date

• Partner with payroll and Finance to support accurate payroll and benefits deductions

• Review existing HR processes, identify gaps, and develop or improve SOPs and workflows

• Support HR projects and initiatives as business needs evolve

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on HR management or senior-level HR responsibilities

• Strong benefits administration experience required

• Strong leave of absence experience required, including FMLA, CFRA, ADA/accommodations, and California leave requirements

• Experience managing workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes

• Strong knowledge of California and federal employment laws

• Employee relations and manager coaching experience

• Experience with HRIS platforms; Workday and/or ADP experience is a plus

• Experience with 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plans preferred

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

• Ability to develop SOPs, improve HR processes, and maintain organized documentation

• Strong communication, judgment, organization, and time-management skills

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism

Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be a well-rounded HR professional who is especially strong in benefits and leave administration. They should be able to confidently manage complex leave cases, answer employee benefits questions, partner with vendors and internal stakeholders, and ensure HR practices remain compliant with California requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

 Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $55.00 per hour

Search managed by: Tiffany Duong

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

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.