HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Wine Road Vintners - 1.0 Temecula, CA Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $96,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Management FMLA Employee grievance management Workplace dispute resolution HR legal compliance Workers' compensation insurance knowledge Recruitment and selection Recruiting Employment law in talent management Employee relations strategy California labor law Full Job Description Position Summary The HR & Talent Operations Manager is responsible for the full execution of Human Resources across all three properties. This is a hands-on, operational leadership role. The primary responsibility is to protect the company through proactive compliance, disciplined recruiting, consistent documentation, and structured employee relations. This role requires a seasoned HR professional who has operated in fast-paced hospitality environments and understands both legal exposure and operational realities. This is not a corporate desk-based policy position.

Compensation :

$90,000.00 - $96,000.00 depending on experience

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Benefits Per Company Plan Details:

Health, Dental & Vision 401K Matching Plan Life Insurance Hospital Confinement Plan Pet Insurance 3 weeks of PTO 2 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving + Christmas) + 6 Floating Holidays •The terms and conditions associated with each Benefit are outlined in the Associate Handbook, additional documentation provided by Human Resources, or within the policies of the carriers providing the benefits• Core Responsibilities Recruiting & Talent Management Own recruiting for all non-executive roles across three properties Build structured hiring systems and reduce time-to-fill Recruit and vet management-level candidates Develop succession bench for key operational roles Employee Relations & Risk Management Lead investigations and corrective action processes Distinguish between performance issues, policy violations, and interpersonal friction Coach managers to address issues directly and appropriately Prevent unnecessary escalation of minor disputes Ensure consistent application of policies Compliance & Documentation Maintain compliant personnel files Oversee wage-hour compliance in California Manage workers' compensation administration Oversee leave administration (FMLA, CFRA, etc.) Ensure termination documentation is defensible Update handbook and HR policies as required Systems & Structure Install standardized onboarding procedures Implement performance documentation systems Establish clear escalation thresholds Deliver manager training on HR best practices Scope Clarification Reports directly to the COO Owns day-to-day HR across three properties Does not require owner involvement in routine HR matters Works in coordination with the Controller regarding payroll data accuracy Payroll processing and financial oversight remain under the Controller. Required Experience 7-10+ years progressive HR leadership experience Multi-location hospitality, hotel, or restaurant group experience strongly preferred Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters independently Strong working knowledge of California labor law Experience managing workers comp and leave administration Proven recruiting success at both hourly and management levels Experience operating in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments What We Are Not Looking For Corporate HR desk-based administrators Policy writers without operational experience Culture-program designers without recruiting and compliance depth Individuals uncomfortable making firm, fact-based decisions Core Traits Operationally grounded Calm under pressure Structured thinker Direct communicator High documentation discipline Understands that HR's role is to protect the company through lawful, fair, and consistent practices