Assistant HR Manager

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Ready to be part of a leading mortgage lender that truly puts clients first At GEM Mortgage a division of Golden Empire Mortgage weve been a respected leader in the industry for nearly 40 years guided by our core belief that our borrowers interests come first. Were dedicated to providing clients with expert financing advice and believe that everyone deserves access to credit.

Our mission is to build long-lasting relationships with borrowers and real estate partners be an employer of choice with growth opportunities for our team members and operate as a trustworthy financially sound enterprise that positively influences our communities.

At Golden Empire Mortgage ourLEADERvalues guide everything:

• Loyaltyto our team borrowers and partners.

• Excellencein all we do.

• Accountabilitywe take ownership.

• Drivenfor continuous improvement.

• Engagedto deliver success.

• Reliabilityyou can count on.

If youre passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives delivering exceptional service and growing your career with a company that truly values its people and its purpose we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Come joinGEM Mortgageand help us empower clients and communities!

Job summary

The Assistant Human Resources Manager works closely with the HR Manager to oversee daily HR operations

and support the organizations strategic goals. This role requires a strong blend of leadership decision-

making and hands-on execution across employee relations performance management compliance and

benefits administration. The ideal candidate serves as a trusted advisor to both management and staff

fostering a positive inclusive and high-performing work culture.

Essential Job Functions

1. Employee Relations & Culture

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries providing guidance on company policies procedures and workplace concerns.

Investigate and resolve employee relations issues fairly efficiently and in compliance with legal standards.

Champion initiatives that boost employee engagement retention and morale.

2. Benefits & Compensation Administration

Assist in managing employee benefit programs including health insurance retirement plans and leave administration & interactive process management (FMLA short-term disability etc.).

Support annual open enrollment periods and conduct employee benefits briefings.

Assist with compensation benchmarking.

3. Compliance & Performance Management

Maintain thorough knowledge of federal state and local labor laws to ensure strict organizational compliance.

Assist with annual performance review process providing coaching to managers on constructive feedback and goal setting.

Oversee the maintenance of accurate and confidential personnel records within the HRIS.

Compensation Disclosure
This is a full-time exempt salaried position. The base salary range for this role is $83200 to $130000 per year depending on skills experience and qualifications. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with California labor law. Additional compensation such as bonuses or incentive pay may be available based on performance and business needs.

At-Will Employment

This position is classified as at-will employment in accordance with California law. Employment may be terminated by either the employer or employee at any time with or without cause or notice subject to applicable law.

Work Location
This position is primarily based in our office located at 1200 discovery Dr. STE 300 Bakersfield Ca 93309.Regular in-office attendance is required during standard business hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Golden Empire Mortgage are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law.

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