California Regional HR Leader: Strategy & Compliance

Total Wine & More

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health care plans (medical, dental, &;

401(k), HSA, FSA

Disability & life insurance

Paid parental leave

Career development & training

Job summary

Total Wine & More is seeking a Regional HR Director to lead our California market, partnering with field leadership and HR teams to drive growth, workforce stability, and organizational effectiveness. The role requires deep California employment law knowledge and extensive experience across multi-unit retail operations.

Based in California, travel will be substantial as we support store openings, leadership staffing, and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive HR leadership in multi-unit retail.
Deep expertise in California employment law.
Experience with wage-and-hour, meal/rest breaks, and leave administration.
Ability to partner with senior operations and counsel.
Strong analytics and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Translate business priorities into people strategies to support growth and operational excellence.
Serve as the primary HR advisor for the California market.
Support store openings, staffing, and scaling initiatives.
Lead talent strategies and succession planning.
Oversee performance management and development initiatives.
Lead investigations and handle employee relations matters.
Ensure compliant employment practices with Legal and Payroll.
Travel 65–70% throughout California and other markets.