Human Resources Manager

RETS Associates; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RETS Associates is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Newport Beach to establish and lead a dedicated HR function supporting approximately 85 employees across multiple offices and remote locations throughout the United States. The role will serve as the firm’s primary internal HR resource, developing and implementing HR policies, processes, and systems while managing day-to-day operations.

You will oversee employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination,

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive HR experience
• Strong knowledge of CA and multistate employment laws
• Experience establishing or managing HR functions in small to midsize orgs
• Experience with employee relations, benefits, leave, payroll coordination
• Experience developing handbooks, policies, and compliance programs
• Ability to advise leadership on performance and workplace issues
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and development
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; HR certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a dedicated HR function for ~85 employees across multiple offices and remote locations
• Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and systems
• Oversee employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance
• Provide recruiting support and performance management, partnering with leadership across multistate workforce

Skills

HR experience

California employment law

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Professional HR certification

Tools

HRIS platforms

MS Office

Job description

RETS Associates on behalf of our client, a commercial real estate investment firm, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager in Newport Beach to establish and lead a dedicated HR function supporting approximately 85 employees across multiple offices and remote locations throughout the United States.

This newly created position will serve as the firm's primary internal HR resource, responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, processes, and systems while managing day-to-day HR operations. The Human Resources Manager will oversee employee relations, benefits administration, payroll coordination, compliance, recruiting support, and performance management while partnering closely with leadership to support a growing, multistate workforce.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of progressive human resources experience, including independent responsibility for core HR functions
• Strong knowledge of California and multistate employment laws and compliance requirements
• Experience establishing or managing HR functions within a small or midsize organization
• Strong background in employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and payroll coordination
• Experience developing employee handbooks, HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs
• Ability to advise leadership and managers on performance management, employee relations, and workplace issues
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and employee development initiatives
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Professional HR certification and experience in real estate, investment management, or professional services preferred

Compensation: $150K–$180K base salary plus 10–15% discretionary bonus potential DOE.