HR Operations Director (Policy & Compliance)

Long Beach Day Nursery; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Beach Day Nursery seeks an HR Administrative Director to lead all people operations, ensuring compliant, human-centered HR practices across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role manages hiring, onboarding, policy administration, compliance, employee support, and HR systems (ADP). You will partner with leadership to align HR with growth and stability while staying current on California employment laws.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Working knowledge of human resources processes and best practices
• HR database administration-ADP WorkforceNow experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and company policies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working onsite with employees to answer questions
• Previous experience working in a small department preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate an accurate, compliant, and positive hiring cycle from candidate engagement, job offer through onboarding, and successful employee retention
• Ensure HR policy implementation is aligned with the Employee Handbook
• Annually facilitate updates to the Employee Handbook in collaboration with leadership
• Provide expertise in the development and administration of employee support programs
• Conduct workplace investigations in adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain responsibility for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Workplace Violence Prevention Policy (WVVP), and other such programs
• Maintain and develop policies related to employment practices
• Communicate effectively with employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Manage administration of required employment postings (e.g., labor law posters)
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding HR processes, policies, and administrative support
• Lead effective, respectful conversations regarding workplace accommodations and collaborate with leadership to identify appropriate, compliant solutions
• Oversee employee file maintenance and document retention manually and digitally as needed
• Document and standardize HR processes tied to compliance programs
• Ensure compliance with I9 and work authorization documentation
• Review unemployment claims, SDI and EDD paperwork Respond to employment verification and document requests
• Respond to requests for regulatory agencies in collaboration with leadership team
• Utilize ADP WorkforceNow to support accurate HR data management and reporting
• Maintain strong internal partnerships with leadership and staff, resulting in timely, compliant, and supportive HR guidance
• Inherit current HR function and successfully manage, operate, and administer all aspects of HR function in a hands-on contributor capacity with high autonomy
• Effectively use HR systems to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy
• Maintain HR processes that are positioned to support organizational growth, mitigating risk and or administrative strain
• Identify and implement approved process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience
• Support, audit-ready HR administrative and compliance processes

Skills

Confidentiality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Onsite collaboration

HR policy knowledge

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS/BA in HR or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Long Beach Day Nursery seeks an HR Administrative Director to lead all people operations, ensuring compliant, human-centered HR practices across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role manages hiring, onboarding, policy administration, compliance, employee support, and HR systems (ADP). You will partner with leadership to align HR with growth and stability while staying current on California employment laws.