Human Resources Manager

Qualified Recruiter, LLC; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Recruiter, LLC seeks an experienced Human Manager to lead compliance with California employment laws and offer strategic guidance to operations in Fontana, CA. The role requires researching regulatory changes, assessing exposure, and implementing defensible solutions with minimal oversight.

The candidate should have advanced knowledge of California labor law, be self-directed, and capable of auditing wage & hour practices, timekeeping, and payroll accuracy while advising on termination

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with wage & hour compliance under California law.
• Experience reviewing payroll and timekeeping practices.
• Strong working knowledge of California Employment & Labor Law.
• Proven experience independently managing employee relations and compliance matters.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and drafting compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Independently research, interpret, and apply California employment laws with emphasis on wage & hour compliance and PAGA risk prevention.
• Conduct internal audits related to: Exempt vs. non-exempt classification, Timekeeping and overtime practices, Wage statement compliance, Meal and rest break adherence, and Payroll accuracy and statutory requirements.
• Identify potential PAGA exposure and recommend corrective measures before risk escalates.
• Review employee classifications under California standards (duties test and salary basis requirements).
• Audit and evaluate timekeeping systems for off-the-clock work risks.
• Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure documentation is legally defensible.
• Draft clear, grammatically precise, and compliant disciplinary and employment documentation.
• Advise management on termination risk, retaliation exposure, and high-risk employment decisions.
• Develop and revise HR policies to align with evolving California labor regulations.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate compliance reports.
• Proactively monitor legal updates and independently evaluate operational impact.
• Implement process improvements that reduce liability and increase operational efficiency.

Skills

Wage & hour compliance

Payroll review

Timekeeping knowledge

HRIS experience

Microsoft Excel

Multicultural awareness

Bilingual Korean-English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

LANGUAGE - Bilingual in Korean and English is required.

Company Overview

The Company is a leading global logistics company. With operations spanning across North and South America, it combines global scale and standards with deep regional expertise and local execution excellence. The company delivers optimized, end-to-end logistics solutions tailored to support business growth across a wide range of industries, while actively contributing to the communities it serves.

Position Overview

The Human Manager serves as an independent HR compliance leader responsible for ensuring full adherence to California employment laws and providing risk-based, strategic guidance to operations.

This position requires a highly self-directed professional with advanced knowledge of California labor law who can independently research legal requirements, interpret regulatory changes, assess exposure, and implement legally defensible solutions with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Independently research, interpret, and apply California employment laws with emphasis on wage & hour compliance and PAGA risk prevention.
• Conduct internal audits related to: Exempt vs. non-exempt classification, Timekeeping and overtime practices, Wage statement compliance, Meal and rest break adherence, and Payroll accuracy and statutory requirements
• Identify potential PAGA exposure and recommend corrective measures before risk escalates.
• Review employee classifications under California standards (duties test and salary basis requirements).
• Audit and evaluate timekeeping systems for off-the-clock work risks.
• Lead complex employee relations investigations and ensure documentation is legally defensible.
• Draft clear, grammatically precise, and compliant disciplinary and employment documentation.
• Advise management on termination risk, retaliation exposure, and high-risk employment decisions.
• Develop and revise HR policies to align with evolving California labor regulations.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate compliance reports.
• Proactively monitor legal updates and independently evaluate operational impact.
• Implement process improvements that reduce liability and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with wage & hour compliance under California law
• Experience reviewing payroll and timekeeping practices.
• Strong working knowledge of California Employment & Labor Law.
• Proven experience independently managing employee relations and compliance matters.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and drafting compliant documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Experience with HRIS systems; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Understanding of multicultural workplace environments.
• Bilingual in Korean and English is required.