People-First HR Manager | Payroll & Culture Leader

Confidential; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to shape the employee experience and support a growing team in a health and wellness environment. This role will be a trusted resource for employees and managers, guiding performance conversations, engagement, and professional development.

You will own HR operations including payroll coordination, time and PTO audits, records management, benefits communications, and HR systems, while partnering with leaders and a PEO to

Qualifications

• Experience handling payroll and HR operations.
• Strong judgment and discretion in people matters.
• Excellent communication skills with employees and managers.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead performance management and development initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, recognition programs and culture.
• Coordinate with leadership and external vendors to optimize HR processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to shape the employee experience and support a growing team in a health and wellness environment. This role will be a trusted resource for employees and managers, guiding performance conversations, engagement, and professional development.

You will own HR operations including payroll coordination, time and PTO audits, records management, benefits communications, and HR systems, while partnering with leaders and a PEO to