Human Resources Manager

Addison Group; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New HR leadership role

Mission-focused nonprofit organization

Strong benefits package

Generous time off

Collaborative leadership team

Opportunity to shape HR processes

Job summary

Addison Group in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations, ensure California compliance, and guide employment practices. This is a direct-hire, onsite role with a 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule and possible overtime. Competitive benefits included.

The ideal candidate will manage an HR team, advise leadership on complex HR matters, and ensure HR processes align with regulations and best practices. Primary focus on employee relations, compliance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Previous HR Manager experience required.
• Experience managing and developing HR team members.
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and employment risk matters.
• Experience with benefits administration and HR operations.
• Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the HR team and daily operations.
• Serve as SME on California employment law, compliance, and HR risk.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and separations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and HR documentation standards.
• Oversee benefits, leave management, HR systems, and records.
• Collaborate with leadership on HR initiatives and engagement.

Skills

California employment law

Employee relations

HR compliance

Leadership

HR investigations

HR reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

• Previous HR Manager experience required

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Industry: Nonprofit / Community Services

Location (city, state): Santa Clara, CA

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $100,000 - $115,000/year

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Fully onsite; occasional overtime and weekend support as needed)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About The Company

A mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to providing critical community resources and support services to individuals and families. This organization focuses on creating meaningful impact while continuously improving internal operations and employee support.

Job Description

The Human Resources Manager will oversee the organization's HR operations while serving as the technical HR expert for compliance, employee relations, and employment practices. This role will lead an established HR team, partner closely with leadership, and provide guidance on complex HR matters while ensuring alignment with California employment laws and best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader who enjoys building processes, managing employee relations, and creating solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to the HR team while overseeing daily HR operations
• Serve as a subject matter expert on California employment law, compliance, and HR risk management
• Lead employee relations efforts, including workplace investigations, corrective actions, and employee separations
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, reporting requirements, and HR documentation standards
• Oversee benefits administration, leave management, HR systems, and employee records
• Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, employee engagement, and organizational improvements
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development initiatives
• Manage HR projects, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Maintain accurate compliance reporting and documentation
• Provide HR support across multiple worksites as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 6+ years of Human Resources experience
• Previous HR Manager experience required
• Experience managing and developing HR team members
• Strong knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Experience handling employee relations, investigations, and employment risk matters
• Background with EEOC compliance, wage and hour regulations, unemployment matters, and HR reporting
• Experience with benefits administration and HR operations
• Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for occasional travel between worksites

Additional Details

This role is best suited for a hands-on HR leader with strong technical expertise who can confidently navigate complex employee situations and provide strategic guidance to leadership. The ideal candidate will have previous people management experience and a strong understanding of California employment compliance.

Candidates with only HR Business Partner experience or those looking for their first HR management role will not be the best fit for this opportunity.

Perks

• Newly created HR leadership position with the ability to make a direct impact
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established HR team
• Meaningful work within a mission-focused nonprofit organization
• Strong benefits package and generous time off
• Collaborative leadership team
• Opportunity to improve and shape HR processes and programs

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.