Human Resources Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Central Coast; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

401(k) / 401(a)

Professional development

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR operations across our growing organization in Paso Robles and throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Reporting to the COO, this role ensures California compliance, strengthens organizational culture, and partners with site leaders to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce of 110–130 employees year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience in California employment law and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of multi-site HR operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations across the organization.
• Build and maintain HR systems and processes.
• Partner with supervisors on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive workplace culture aligned with the organization's mission and values.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws and organizational policies.
• Administer HRIS, data integrity, ACA tracking, and system optimization.
• Coordinate payroll readiness, deductions, and data accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Manage benefits administration, retirement programs, and related compliance.
• Analyze HR metrics to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the COO to implement strategic HR initiatives.

Skills

California employment law

HR best practices

Coaching & development

Employee relations

HRIS management

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / business related field

SHRM certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Description

Human Resources Manager

Paso Robles, CA | Serving Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties

Full-Time | Exempt | Salary $72,000 - $82,000 DOE

This position is based in Paso Robles and supports Club operations throughout Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, including the Santa Maria Valley, Paso Robles, and surrounding communities. Some local travel between Club sites is required.

Opening Doors to Opportunity

Every kid deserves a place. A place to feel safe. A place to feel connected. A place to belong.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC), we provide those places every day. Since opening our first Club in Santa Maria in 1966, we have built a strong reputation for providing safe, educational, and enriching programs for local youth ages 6–18. In 2023, we expanded our impact to include Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students, helping children build a strong foundation from the very beginning.

Today, BGCMCC serves communities across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, including the Santa Maria Valley, Guadalupe, Paso Robles, and surrounding communities. Our organization operates 14 Club locations, serves more than 1,500 registered members, and positively impacts an additional 4,000 youth annually through community outreach, sports, and arts programming.

We believe every young person has incredible potential. Our mission and core values inspire us to create safe, positive, and inclusive environments where every child can thrive. We proudly support youth of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, and religion.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced, collaborative, and people-focused Human Resources Manager to lead the day-to-day human resources operations for our growing organization.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Human Resources Manager serves as the organization's primary HR leader, partnering with managers across multiple locations to foster an engaged workforce, ensure compliance with California employment laws, strengthen organizational culture, and support operational excellence.

BGCMCC employs approximately 60 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees and maintains an active workforce of 110–130 employees throughout the year as seasonal programming expands and contracts. This role supports employees working across two counties and multiple Club locations, requiring someone who enjoys building relationships, improving systems, and helping leaders create exceptional workplaces.

If you're passionate about building strong teams, improving processes, coaching leaders, and making a meaningful impact through people, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

What You'll Do

As our Human Resources Manager, you will:

• Manage all day-to-day human resources operations across the organization.
• Build and maintain HR systems and processes that support operational excellence and employee success.
• Partner with supervisors and leadership on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives to attract and retain exceptional employees.
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture that reflects the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.
• Ensure compliance with California employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and organizational policies.
• Serve as the primary administrator of the organization's HRIS, maintaining data integrity, reporting, ACA tracking, and system optimization.
• Coordinate payroll readiness by ensuring timekeeping, approvals, benefit deductions, and employee data are accurate and complete prior to payroll processing.
• Administer employee benefits and retirement programs while partnering with Finance, brokers, and retirement plan advisors.
• Manage leave administration, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and related compliance requirements.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Chief Operating Officer to implement strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of California employment law and HR best practices.
• A trusted advisor who enjoys coaching supervisors and building positive working relationships.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using HR technology and leveraging data to improve operations.
• A collaborative leader who values accountability, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service.
• Passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences that ultimately benefit the children and families we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Five or more years of progressively responsible human resources experience.
• Experience in employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, HR compliance, and HRIS management.
• Experience supporting payroll administration and multi-site organizations preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Full-Time Employees Enjoy:

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 50% employer-paid dependent coverage
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance (3x annual salary)
• 100% employer-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-funded 401(a) retirement plan with a 5% contribution for eligible employees
• FSA accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and pet insurance available at the employee's expense
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Why Join BGCMCC?

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast, our employees make a lasting difference every day. We believe investing in our team creates stronger Clubs, stronger communities, and brighter futures for thousands of local youth.

When you join BGCMCC, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization that values:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Integrity and accountability
• Continuous learning and growth
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Service to children, families, and our communities

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the employee experience, influence organizational culture, and help build an exceptional workplace that supports the people who make our mission possible.

Join us in Opening Doors to Opportunity—for every child, every family, and every employee.