Human Resources Manager

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is a specialized recruitment firm trusted by startups and enterprise-level companies nationwide. We're hiring a Human Resources Manager for a YC backed startup!

The Human Resources Manager is essential to leading and developing our California teams. You'll partner directly with site leadership to develop site structure and maintain culture.

What You'll Do:

• Manage all day-to-day People operations and build partnerships across the business with all CA-based employees.
• Oversee and lead all on-site HR functions, including but not limited to: new hire onboarding and training, 30/60/90 day check-ins, employee relations, employee engagement, overseeing full-cycle, FMLA, ADA, and worker's comp, talent management, offboarding/exit interviews, and developing and executing HR policies and procedures.
• Lead HR investigations in a consistent and prudent manner, in line with State, Federal, and Local jurisdictional laws and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing HR systems and process enhancements to elevate the employee experience.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to managers on promotions, progressive discipline, and proactive talent development.
• Foster culture by motivating teams, supporting change management, and driving employee engagement and retention programs in partnership with the People Team.
• Oversee OSHA reporting and actively participate in the safety committee.
• Maintain complete and accurate personnel records in payroll and HR systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee status changes and benefits updates.
• Act as the HR point person for cross-functional initiatives impacting CA operations and beyond.

What You Bring:

• 4+ years of HR experience in a warehouse, logistics, or similar fast-paced operations environment with 200+ hourly employees.
• You understand California labor laws (CFRA, FMLA, FEHA, Labor Code) and multi-state compliance.
• You effectively juggle competing priorities, adapt quickly to changing needs, and remain calm and solutions focused when things get hectic.
• You can explain complex HR concepts clearly to both frontline employees and leadership, both written and verbal.

RRC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.