Human Resources Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a broad range of people operations and administrative functions in San Diego, California. This role combines HR leadership with oversight of key business processes, including policy administration, onboarding and offboarding coordination, vendor and contract support, and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to improve procedures while maintaining compliance and service quality across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct HR operations and administrative programs, ensuring consistent execution of onboarding, offboarding, employee support processes, and company policy administration in San Diego, California.
• Manage financial administration by reviewing accounts payable activity, monitoring expense controls, reconciling corporate card reporting, and supporting accurate billing and timekeeping practices.
• Partner with finance and accounting leaders to investigate payment issues, resolve discrepancies, and introduce process improvements that reduce recurring errors.
• Create and refine procedures for vendor setup, payment coordination, and service agreement administration to support timely and accurate transactions.
• Maintain compliant employee records and oversee documentation practices that align with applicable employment regulations, including California requirements.
• Administer employee request programs such as organizational approvals and tuition reimbursement, ensuring fair application of guidelines, accurate tracking, and clear communication.
• Oversee the review, negotiation support, renewal tracking, and maintenance of contracts, insurance documentation, and related administrative risk management activities.
• Lead planning and administrative coordination for company events, meetings, and conferences while managing logistics, communication, and follow-through.
• Establish effective communication workflows across departments and coordinate administrative IT support requests to ensure issues are routed and resolved efficiently.
• Support strategic projects and technology initiatives by coordinating implementation activities, collaborating with consultants and vendors, and promoting smooth adoption of new tools and processes.
• Proven experience in human resources leadership with responsibility for HR administration, employee relations, and policy implementation.
• Strong knowledge of onboarding practices, employee file management, and compliance requirements, including California employment-related documentation standards.
• Experience overseeing administrative financial processes such as accounts payable, expense review, billing support, or timekeeping coordination.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and the ability to manage data integrity, reporting, and process improvements within HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, contracts, and external service relationships with attention to detail and accountability.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across HR, finance, accounting, IT, and other internal teams.
• Experience supporting benefits-related administration and employee programs while maintaining confidentiality and policy compliance.