Human Resources Manager

sdgoodwill; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill San Diego is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee daily HR operations, ensure compliance with employment laws, and align HR practices with our mission and values.

You will guide managers, manage investigations, payroll compliance, staff development, and respond to unemployment claims, while upholding our culture.

Qualifications

• Education in HR management from accredited college or university; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience; supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and wage/hour regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily HR operations and ensures legal compliance.
• Investigates harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims with results.
• Advises managers on employment practices aligned with culture and values.
• Oversees unemployment claims and interfaces with third-party administrator.
• Drives payroll compliance, Wage & Hour practices, and HR process improvements.
• Provides training and development opportunities to direct reports.

Skills

HR management

Leadership

Payroll & wage regulations

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Internet & email

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.