Human Resources Manager

VEC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction technology services provider is seeking an HR Manager to enhance workplace culture and drive employee engagement. This role involves recruitment, compliance, and strategic HR guidance. Candidates should have strong communication skills and HR experience.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in an HR department.
• Thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Attract and hire qualified talent through effective recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field

Job description

This range is provided by VEC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

About the Company:

VEC is a leading construction technology services provider that is at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry, delivering solutions that transform the way construction projects are designed and built. Our Mission is to challenge the status quo and reshape the way we plan, design, and construct the built world so Humanity can thrive sustainably. We partner with contractors, engineers, and developers/owners across the US and deploy our team of construction and technology professionals to improve project delivery. We support large projects across many sectors of the industry: Data Centers, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Tech, Education, Transportation, Aviation, Commercial Office Space, and Public Works. We love what we do, our VECommunity, and helping the best build better.

Our Core Values: We Build Each Other Up

• Goodness: Be good to yourself, each other, and to all those we work with. Be ethical.
• Extreme Ownership: Take responsibility for all that you touch.
• Curiosity: Never stop exploring, learning, and seeking knowledge and experience.
• Better Together: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
• Balance: Balance is unique to the individual. You get out what you put in. We help our team members find their own unique balance, and we proudly offer company retreats, outings and team building events, and continuing education opportunities.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic HR Manager to join our team in our San Francisco headquarters, reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance. This role focuses on fostering a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement, and aligning our workforce with business objectives. While we partner with a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) for HR legal and administrative functions, our in-house HR team plays a vital strategic and operational role.

Objectives of this role

• Attract and hire qualified talent through effective recruitment and employer branding strategies.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR systems, policies, and procedures in partnership with the PEO.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across all jurisdictions.
• Support employee engagement, performance management, and career development initiatives.
• Provide proactive HR guidance on employee relations, organizational change, and policy interpretation.
• Contribute to benefits, compensation, and payroll administration.
• Leverage HR data and metrics to inform decisions and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve existing HR systems, policies, and procedures in collaboration with our PEO, ensuring alignment with company goals and compliance requirements. Provide guidance and policy interpretation to support effective business operations.
• Coordinate job postings, source candidates, screen resumes, conduct interviews, guide salary negotiations, create job offer letters.
• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor and support the performance review process, provide training for managers, and assist in developing performance improvement plans.
• Identify training needs, coordinate internal and external training programs, and promote career development pathways.
• Track key HR metrics (turnover, retention, hiring efficiency, etc.) to inform leadership decisions and guide workforce planning.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of HR practices to identify gaps, mitigate legal risks, and ensure best practices.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Act as the point of contact with PEO Service to manage renewals and resolve issues.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
• Use marketing techniques like targeted messaging, social media campaigns, and employer branding to attract qualified candidates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Proven success working in an HR department (4-6 years).

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of California laws and regulations related to employment.
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Construction

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