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Human Resources Manager

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In-Office
Yorba Linda, CA
Senior level
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Yorba Linda, CA
Senior level
Manage full-cycle HR responsibilities including onboarding, benefits administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance with California labor law, recordkeeping, intern program oversight, culture and retention initiatives, and workspace changes.
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Company 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 on-boarding 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.
  • Current PHR certification a plus.
  • 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.

Please email your resume and cover letter through the Monster portal for a confidential review and response to qualified candidates. 

Thank you for your interest.

PRINCIPALS ONLY - NO AGENCIES, PLEASE

California Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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