Employee Services (HR) Manager

CORE; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CORE is seeking an experienced Employee Services Manager to lead HR operations across our California offices from the Roseville location. This in-person role partners with local leadership and national resources on employee administration, payroll coordination, benefits support, and leave management.

The ideal candidate has California employment experience in the construction sector, familiarity with union payroll practices, and a background in Workday.

Qualifications

• At least five years of HR or employee services experience, including California requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and discretion; protect confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and onboarding coordination, including offer letters.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screening, equipment access, travel, and 30/60/90-day check-ins.
• Organize career fairs and recruiting events.
• Handle departures, exit interviews, and payroll/benefits notifications.
• Coordinate timecard submission and union wage entry with payroll.
• Maintain confidential records in Workday and ensure accuracy.
• Address benefits questions and connect employees with national resources.
• Manage CA leave and accommodations with compliance oversight.
• Ensure CA employment compliance and training.
• Coordinate performance review schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with CORE West Employee Services Managers on coverage and improvements.
• Attend national Employee Services meetings; travel to Frisco, TX (2–4 times/year).

Skills

HR experience

California employment law

Communication

Payroll coordination

Confidential handling

Education

HR or business degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Location: Roseville, California | Full-time | In person required

Reports to: Vice President | California

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

CORE is seeking an experienced Employee Services Manager tolead Employee Services across our California offices, supporting employees in HR-related responsibilities from recruitment and onboarding through ongoing employment and departures. Based in our Roseville office, this full-time, in-person role partners with local leadership and national resources on employee administration, payroll coordination, benefits support, leave and accommodations. The ideal candidate has experience applying California employment requirements in the construction industry and is familiar with union employment and payroll practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting and Employee Transitions
• Responsible for job postings, active sourcing and screening, interview scheduling, and preparing offer letters.
• Personally coordinate orientation, onboarding documentation, approved background checks and drug screening, equipment and access, credit cards, and travel as needed. Partner with managers on first-day schedules and conduct 30/60/90-day check-ins.
• Coordinate logistics for career fairs and other recruiting events.
• Coordinate departures, including documentation, exit interviews with managers, equipment return, and payroll and benefits notifications.

Employee Service and Compliance

• Coordinate timecard submission and manager approval; support union time and wage entry and resolve discrepancies with payroll and project teams.
• Process approved title, compensation, allowance, and other employment changes in Workday. Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and reports with utmost discretion
• Answer routine benefits questions and connect employees with national resources for specialized assistance.
• Document employee concerns and promptly escalation to local leadership, involving national resources when needed.
• Manage leave and accommodation processes locally, including applicable California family and medical leave, pregnancy disability leave, and federal family and medical leave, with national resources available as needed.
• Own California employment compliance, including required documentation, notices, and training. Keep practices current with leadership and escort matters requiring legal or specialized review.
• Coordinate performance review schedules, communications, documentation, and completion tracking.
• Partner with other CORE West Employee Services Managers on coverage, shared practices, and process improvements.
• Participate in national Employee Services meetings and travel to headquarters in Frisco, TX for national Culture and History events (usually 2-4 times per year)

Qualifications

• At least five years of human resources or employee services experience, including experience applying California employment requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and judgment; ability to protect confidential information, handle sensitive matters, and recognize when to escape.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, managers, leadership, and national teams; proficiency with business software and employee record systems.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with collective employment and payroll requirements
• Workday experience preferred
• A degree in human resources, business, or a related field is preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Annual base salary: $100,000–$125,000, based on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Eligible for a performance bonus based on regional and individual performance, subject to program terms. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine coverage; a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting; company HSA contributions and FSA options; paid time off, holidays, and family medical and maternity leave; company-paid life and long-term disability insurance; supplemental coverage; employee assistance and wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; and professional development. Benefits are subject to eligibility, company policies, and plan terms.

CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.