HR & Payroll Manager - Multi-Site Operations

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen); Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Pacifica, a Pasadena real estate investment and property management firm, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership across the organization.

This hands-on role covers payroll administration, HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and employee lifecycle support for corporate and field teams. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and capable of building trusted relationships at all levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience independently managing multiple HR areas.
• Experience with payroll processing and HR/payroll systems (iSolved preferred).
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, benefits, workers' compensation, HR docs and compliance.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and follow-through.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across corporate and field teams.
• Comfortable adjusting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in broader operational responsibilities beyond HR.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.
• Real estate, property management or multi-site operations experience is a plus.
• HR certifications preferred; a bachelor’s degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and workplace matters.
• Process accurate biweekly payroll through iSolved and maintain employee and payroll records.
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, orientation, training coordination, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Administer employee benefits, including broker relationships, open enrollment, employee communications, and the 401(k) program.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, corrective actions, and separations.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and partner with insurance providers and outside counsel as needed.
• Maintain HR policies, personnel files, employee handbook, and compliance with employment and insurance regulations.
• Oversee the annual performance review and compensation planning process.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs.

Skills

HR management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Payroll processing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree not required

HR certifications preferred

Tools

iSolved

Job description

Anchor Pacifica, a Pasadena real estate investment and property management firm, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leadership across the organization.

This hands-on role covers payroll administration, HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and employee lifecycle support for corporate and field teams. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and capable of building trusted relationships at all levels.