Human Resources Manager

We are recruiting for a Human Resources Manager to join a highly engaged human resources team of a long-standing and well-respected professional services organization based in Sacramento. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources this key position will be a strategic Human Resources Business Partner and Manager overseeing a team of three and driving key initiatives across talent acquisition employee relations employee engagement and talent development.

Our client offers a collaborative environment great benefits and this is an exciting opportunity for a human resources professional who enjoys both strategic and tactical work and is passionate about building strong organizational culture and employee experience.

Location: Sacramento CA (Hybrid)
Salary range: $125000-$135000 Bonus
Schedule: Hybrid

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on complex employee relations matters.
• Conduct thorough fair and timely investigations and recommend appropriate actions.
• Partner with leadership to strengthen employee engagement morale and retention.
• Support conflict resolution coaching and performance improvement plans.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for key roles ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Partner with department leaders on workforce planning and organizational design needs.
• Lead performance management processes including goal-setting evaluations and development planning.
• Implement leadership development training programs and career pathing initiatives.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend learning solutions to support organizational capability.
• Support compensation and benefits administration including annual reviews and benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local employment laws including California-specific regulations.
• Oversee human resources policies procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Leverage HRIS systems to improve reporting analytics and operational efficiency.
• Manage mentor and develop a team of three human resources professionals.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance team culture focused on service excellence.
• Delegate effectively while remaining hands-on with key human resources initiatives.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience advancing from HR Generalist to HRBP or HR Manager.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• Strong expertise in employee relations talent acquisition and talent development.
• Demonstrated experience managing human resources programs projects and initiatives from concept to execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of California employment law and human resources compliance requirements.
• Experience leading or mentoring human resources team members.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and comfort using data to inform decisions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism discretion and sound judgment.