Human Resources Manager

California Waters; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

401(K) with up to 8% Company Match

Medical and dental benefits

Paid life insurance

Job summary

California Waters, based in Yorba Linda, California, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to enhance talent acquisition and retention. The role involves managing onboarding, employee satisfaction initiatives, and more.

Ideal candidates will have over five years of HR experience, preferably in construction or engineering, and a Bachelor's degree. We offer competitive salaries, benefits including 401(K), and a casual yet driven workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• At least five years of direct, hands-on experience in a similar role.
• Experience with a construction, contractor, or engineering firm is a plus.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding and exits of employees.
• Create culture-driven initiatives to improve employee satisfaction.
• Direct talent acquisition programs.
• Enhance employee benefit programs.
• Resolve employee questions and problems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are California Waters – industry leaders and skilled artisans in water features and aquatics. Fueled by a passion to deliver cutting‑edge design partnered with outstanding construction and service excellence, we bring water to life.

Job Description

Immediate opening for an experienced Human Resources Manager (aka Human Resource Specialist) to work with us to develop a superior workforce with a daily focus on talent acquisition and retention.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the activities and systems for both new-hire onboarding and orientation and exits of current employees.
• Create and manage culture‑driven initiatives, events and communications, with focus on continuous improvement in employee satisfaction and our retention rates.
• Direct talent acquisition programs and marketing to proactively discover and hire the best candidates possible.
• Manage and enhance employees' benefit programs on both a macro and daily‑activity basis.
• Listen to, act upon, and productively resolve employees' questions and problems while balancing compliance and service.
• Be fully knowledgeable and stay current on California labor laws, codes and practices.
• Maintain and periodically audit employee digital and paper files. Create and edit all forms, systems, and paperwork necessary for compliance and management of employees.
• Manage and improve upon Company's Intern programs.
• Assist with employees' workspaces being moved/changed as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Flexible and self‑starter, able to multi‑task while also being highly detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech in order to communicate with Vendors, Agencies and colleagues.

Experience and Education:

• At least five years of direct, hands‑on experience in a similar role.
• Work experience with a construction, contractor, or engineering firm a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite of products (Outlook, Excel and Word; Project and Power Point a plus).

Additional Information

We offer a casual atmosphere with a driven agenda for quality, where excellence is rewarded with advancement and compensation:

• Highly competitive salary DOE.
• Paid vacation days, sick days and holidays.
• 401(K) with up to 8% Company Match.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Paid life insurance, and more.

Mandatory background check, drug and physical screening post‑offer.

Thank you for your interest.

PRINCIPALS ONLY - NO AGENCIES, PLEASE

California Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.