Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a California organization in a long-term contract role. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented HR specialist who can balance employee support, administrative leadership, and talent acquisition in a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week across three days. The role will oversee core HR operations, guide employee relations matters, and help maintain effective onboarding, benefits, and HR systems processes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day human resources support across employee relations, HR administration, and workforce policies.
• Manage recruiting activities by partnering with hiring leaders, coordinating candidate processes, and supporting hiring decisions.
• Lead onboarding efforts to create a smooth and compliant start for new employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to questions related to coverage, eligibility, and enrollment.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and oversee data integrity within HRIS platforms and related documentation.
• Advise managers and staff on workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and employee relations matters.
• Support part-time HR operations by prioritizing essential activities across a three-day workweek schedule.
• Assist with ongoing HR process updates and operational improvements as needed within the department.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations and human resources administration.
• Background managing benefits-related activities, including employee support and program coordination.
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Experience coordinating onboarding processes for new hires.
• Ability to manage corporate recruiting activities from sourcing support through hiring coordination.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and leadership.
• Capacity to work independently in a part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.