Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead both strategic and day-to-day HR activities for our logistics organization in Torrance, California. This position serves as a key partner to employees, people leaders, and senior management, helping create a compliant, well-supported, and engaged workplace. The ideal candidate brings a strong generalist foundation, practical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple HR programs with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end hiring efforts, including opening requisitions, evaluating applicants, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and overseeing pre-employment steps.
• Guide new employees through orientation and onboarding while supporting job changes, transitions, and other milestones throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Administer employee benefit programs in partnership with external providers and prepare reports related to participation, enrollment, and program activity.
• Oversee leave administration for medical, disability, workers' compensation, and personal absences, ensuring accurate tracking and timely communication.
• Partner with the external payroll provider to support semi-monthly payroll processing and resolve employee or manager questions related to pay.
• Maintain personnel documentation, HR records, and employment files with attention to accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Support policy administration, workplace compliance activities, audits, required notices, and employment practices across multiple states.
• Monitor assigned training requirements through online learning platforms and help ensure employees complete mandatory programs on time.
• Assist managers with employee relations concerns, performance discussions, and other workplace matters while promoting consistent HR practices.
• Contribute to HR projects focused on process improvement, system updates, employee development, and engagement initiatives.