Human Resources Manager

sdgoodwill; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill in California is seeking an HR leader to oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources Department, ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.

You will partner with managers, drive staff development, handle investigations, payroll compliance, and stay current with state/federal regulations to support a fair and productive workplace. This role requires at least 5 years HR experience and a bachelor's degree; PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: HR management training; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years HR experience; supervisory role.
• Computer Skills: MS Office; internet; email.
• Certificates & Licenses: California driver’s license; PHR/SPHR preferred.
• Other: Background check; knowledge of employment laws and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the HR Department, ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Investigate harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims; provide resolution or actions.
• Advise managers on employment practices in line with Goodwill’s culture and values.
• Support staff development and training and assist curriculum development with HR Director.
• Oversee unemployment claims and liaise with the third-party administrator; testify as needed.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities to direct reports; stay current on laws.

Skills

HR experience

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of employment laws

Payroll and Wage & Hour regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

ADP System

Email systems

Job description

About Us

Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you!AtGoodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration.We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:Oversee the daily operations of the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Statements:

• Oversees the daily operations of the Human Resources Department, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Investigates employment relationship issues including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims, in a timely manner. Uses best practices processes to conduct investigations, provide resolution, or recommend actions.
• Works with, and provides guidance to managers on best employment practices and Human Resources issues, in accordance to the organization’s culture and values.
• Assists in staff development and training. Advises on training issues and with curriculum development in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources.
• Oversees the Unemployment Insurance Claims. Contacts Third Party Unemployment Insurance administrator to discuss unemployment claims. Attends Unemployment Insurance hearings and serves as a witness for Goodwill.
• Provides leadership, direction, guidance, training, and development opportunities to direct reports.
• Keeps informed of any changes in State, Federal and Local employment laws and apprises appropriate staff. Works with Director of Human Resources to ensure Goodwill’s personnel policies and procedures adhere to these laws and regulations. For example, FMLA, CFRA, FEHA, ADA, PDL, COBRA, etc.
• Oversees payroll best practices and Wage and Hour compliance.
• Acts as a liaison and guide to the “Voices” group of employees.
• Works with HR staff to constantly maximize resources and improve efficiencies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: Human Resources management training through an accredited college or university required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years HR experience. Supervisory role.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. MS Office, internet, email.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid California Driver’s License with driving record acceptable to Goodwill’s insurance. PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Other: Must meet the background check requirements of the department. Must have strong knowledge of employment laws/regulations, payroll and time/attendance (ADP System), and Wage & Hour regulations.