Human Resources Manager California Waste Solutions - 3.3 Oakland, CA Job Details Full-time $125,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Employee misconduct investigations FMLA Labor dispute resolution Employee grievance management Anti-discrimination law Compensation and benefits department management Legal employment dispute resolution experience HR legal compliance Performance management Workers' compensation insurance knowledge Union relations ADA compliance Bachelor's degree Workplace incident investigation Overseeing payroll Recruiting Vendor contract management Disability benefits management Labor relations department management Negotiation California labor law Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Full Job Description Position Summary California Waste Solutions, Inc. ("CWS") is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources Manager to oversee and manage the company's day-to-day HR and labor relations functions. This is a working HR leadership role for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and directly handling employee relations matters, workplace investigations, union grievances, labor issues, leave administration, compliance, recruiting, performance management, and other HR matters—not simply delegating these responsibilities to members of the HR team. The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to management and the executive team while maintaining a visible and approachable presence with employees at our Oakland and San Jose operations. The successful candidate must have significant experience working in a unionized environment and be capable of independently handling labor relations matters, including grievances, CBA administration, disciplinary matters, union relations, and collective bargaining negotiations. With multiyear contracts serving major Bay Area cities, including Oakland and San Jose, CWS offers the opportunity to join an established company with a stable operational foundation and plans for continued growth. Essential Job Functions Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee relations , providing hands-on guidance to employees and managers on performance, discipline, attendance, workplace conduct, and other HR matters. Manage labor relations , including administration and interpretation of CBAs, union grievances, disciplinary matters, union communications, labor-management meetings, and collective bargaining negotiations. Conduct and manage workplace investigations , including complaints involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, misconduct, and other employee concerns; partner with Corporate Counsel on sensitive or legally significant matters. Manage employee leaves and accommodations , including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, workers' compensation, disability leaves, reasonable accommodations, and return-to-work processes. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws , including wage and hour, payroll, workplace conduct, leave, accommodation, labor relations, and Cal-OSHA requirements. Manage recruiting, hiring, onboarding , performance management, disciplinary actions, terminations, and offboarding. Oversee payroll, benefits, HR systems , employee records, and HR-related vendors and contracts. Develop and implement HR policies , procedures, training, and compliance programs, and advise management on HR and employment-related issues. Personally handle complex HR and employee relations matters rather than simply delegating them to HR staff. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field preferred. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in a unionized environment . Demonstrated hands-on experience administering CBAs, handling union grievances, working directly with union representatives, and participating in or leading collective bargaining negotiations. Experience conducting workplace investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, misconduct, and other employee complaints. Strong working knowledge of California and federal employment and labor laws. Experience administering FMLA, CFRA, PDL, workers' compensation and other leaves, as well as reasonable accommodations and the interactive process. Strong knowledge of California and federal wage-and-hour and payroll requirements. Knowledge of

NLRA, ADA, EEOC

requirements, FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, California

FEHA/CRD

requirements, PDL, and Cal-OSHA. Strong judgment, discretion, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Must be a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable personally handling difficult employee, labor, and compliance matters rather than primarily delegating to direct reports. Ability to commute between CWS's Oakland and San Jose offices as needed. California Waste Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a competitive compensation package consisting of medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay:

$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person