Human Resource Manager

R.W. Zant; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Leadership visibility and executive/p

Award-winning workplace culture

Job summary

R.W. Zant in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to lead on-site HR operations across operations and front-line teams. The role focuses on balancing compliance, culture, and accountability while partnering with operations leadership.

You will own employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, safety, and HRIS management, with California wage-and-hour compliance and DOT involvement. A strong communicator with data-driven approach excels in this environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of CA & Federal labor law.
• Experience in DOT-regulated environments preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding
• Ensure compliance with California & Federal employment laws
• Administer FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and leave programs
• Maintain HRIS and employee personnel records
• Conduct required harassment & discrimination training
• Partner with leadership on safety initiatives and lead the Safety Committee
• Support DOT compliance for Class A & B drivers
• Drive internal HR communications and culture initiatives

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR compliance

HRIS

Communication

Data-driven

Education

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

On-Site | Full-Time
Pay: $105,000 – $120,000 per year | Bonus Eligible

R.W. Zant Named 2025 Greater Los Angeles Top Workplaces Winner

R.W. Zant LLC and its subsidiaries (Commodity Sales, LLC / R-Dub Foods LLC) are seeking a dynamic, hands‑on HR Manager to lead on-site Human Resources operations. This works directly with operational leadership and front‑line teams.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and know how to balance compliance, culture, and accountability — this is your opportunity to lead with impact.

What You’ll Do

Lead employee relations matters and workplace investigations

Manage full‑cycle recruiting and onboarding

Ensure compliance with California & Federal employment laws

Administer FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation, and leave programs

Maintain HRIS and employee personnel records

Conduct required harassment & discrimination training

Partner with leadership on safety initiatives and lead the Safety Committee

Support DOT compliance for Class A & B drivers

Drive internal HR communications and culture initiatives

What Sets You Apart

You’ve successfully supported operations, distribution, or manufacturing environments

You are confident leading investigations and advising leaders

You understand California wage & hour laws deeply — and apply them proactively

You are bilingual and comfortable navigating conversations at all levels of the organization

You are organized, data‑driven, and comfortable using KPIs to guide decisions

You lead with integrity, discretion, and approachability

What You Bring

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred but not required

5–7+ years of progressive HR experience

Strong knowledge of CA & Federal labor law

Experience in DOT‑regulated environments preferred

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Minimal travel (<10%). Schedule flexibility may be required based on business needs.

401(k) with company match (dollar-for-dollar up to 6%)

Paid Time Off

Leadership visibility and executive partnership

Award-winning workplace culture

R.W. Zant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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