Human Resources Manager - GrowthWise Search Partners

Is your dream role a mix of hands-on human resources and strategy where no two days are ever the same? Join an opportunity to work alongside a team of high-performing professionals that value work/life balance where you can make a difference by implementing process improvements, workflows and working on a variety of HR initiatives.

This is YOUR opportunity to have a say in the formation of an internal HR department, as well as work hands-on. Manager of Human Resources (HR).

Manager of Human Resources (HR) - Your Job Duties:

You will centralize HR within the Firm, serving as the Firm’s HR resource for everything from compliance to employee relations.

30% Employee Relations

• Serve as a resolution point-of-contact for all employee related matters including performance improvement plans and other disciplinary action as needed
• Support the Office Managers at each office location in creating a homogenous Firm culture across all offices (ie: dress code, leaves, time off requests, punctuality, etc.)
• Assist with employee matters including leave of absence/maternity leaves, , benefits, firm policies, wage and hour questions, professional licensure questions, entering time, expense reimbursements
• Oversee new team members first day onboarding process
• Provide coaching and word tracks to the management team and Office Managers (ex: role plays, discussing risks) on how to address employee matters / conflict resolution

20% Human Resources Compliance

• Handbook update – changes communicated to team and updating annual handbook
• Annual compliance trainings required (harassment prevention) – schedule training and make sure everyone is up to date with training / ongoing compliance with training
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with HR matters including labor law posters are on site at every office location,
• Maintain up to date on ongoing HR compliance requirements, researching and communicating relevant changes to management
• Collaborate directly with third-party consultants (HR advisor or HR attorney) for escalated matters
• Ensure employee file includes all relevant employee documentation and files are complete

25% Talent Acquisition and Hiring

• Set up the Talent Acquisition module in the third-party system (Paycom)
• Administer the candidate offer letter and hiring package, coordinating with hiring manager
• Administer pre-hire screening process (through third-party provider)
• Bring your ideas and process improvements that standardize the recruitment process

15% Other

• Assist with the annual evaluation/review process, and quarterly performance check ins including ensuring issuing evaluations, notifications to employees, documentation in Paycom and staff accountability to complete performance evaluations timely
• Metric-driven human resources – reviewing and compiling key KPIs and data and evaluating against benchmark firms, general market (ie: turnover, cost per hire)
• Process bi-monthly payroll
• Ongoing monitoring of the timekeeping system, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws (ie: meal breaks) / inquiring with staff regarding unusual time keeping items
• Key in merit adjustments for raises

Success in this role looks like:

• You quickly build rapport with the staff in each office.
• You take ownership of job duties, projects, processes, and outcomes.
• You understand all of the human resource related workflows in the Firm.
• You are an open ear for team members to provide feedback and bring process improvements.

Manager of Human Resources (HR) - Required Skills, Experience & Fit with Our Team

You have:

• Previous experience and a well-rounded knowledge of human resource (HR) including employee relations, compliance, recruitment and payroll
• Bring your great ideas and your initiative and vision to drive ideas forward – we want your ideas and for you to make your mark!
• You are a “tell me what needs to happen and I will make it happen” person (very self-starter oriented)
• You are assertive and confident, earning the confidence of the leadership team and working with various personalities
• A passion for helping others achieve their goals – you are working with everyone from entry level professionals hungry to learn and grow to seasoned CPAs

Manager of Human Resources (HR) - Desired, Not Required

• Human Resources certification (PHR / SPHR / SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP or related)
• Prior experience working in a billable environment (ie: professional services or consulting firm, CPA firm, law firm, architecture firm)
• Experience working with Paycom or related HRIS system.

This role is based primarily out of our Roseville office, with frequent visits to the Sacramento office. Anticipated in office for the first 90 days, and then transition into a hybrid schedule.

Compensation $90,000 to $105,000 base salary.

You will be provided with comprehensive benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan, flexible spending account, 401k with match, 100% paid life insurance and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. The Firm is also pleased to provide you with a training budget towards your professional development and professional licensures.