Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to support a growing organization in Stockton, California. This Contract to permanent position will lead key HR operations with a strong focus on employee relations, union collaboration, payroll administration, benefits oversight, and policy guidance. The role requires sound judgment, a hands-on approach to resolving workplace matters, and the ability to manage multiple HR programs while partnering closely with leaders across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Advise supervisors and department leaders on employee relations matters, workplace policies, coaching strategies, and appropriate documentation for performance concerns.
• Conduct workplace reviews and investigations, prepare findings, and recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when needed.
• Administer labor relations activities in a union setting, including grievance handling, contract interpretation, and support during collective bargaining efforts.
• Oversee payroll-related HR processes, including reporting and maintaining accurate employee status changes such as new employee additions, separations, compensation updates, and retirements.
• Manage health and welfare programs by coordinating enrollments, vendor communication, billing reviews, audits, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Evaluate benefits offerings and survey data to identify improvements that align with compliance standards, cost considerations, and market trends.
• Maintain organized personnel records and strengthen document retention practices to ensure secure, accurate, and compliant file management.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding activities, including job posting coordination, interview scheduling, background screening, and new employee orientation.
• Support the administration and improvement of HR systems such as attendance tracking and performance management tools, while troubleshooting issues for staff and managers.
• Coordinate employee training initiatives and contribute to special HR projects that support organizational goals.