HR Compliance & Employee Relations Manager

About Search Firm

This position is being facilitated by Pathway Talent Solutions Group a specialized recruitment and talent advisory firm. We partner with organizations to identify engage and place exceptional talent. Candidates will be supported throughout the process with clear communication guidance and advocacy to ensure the best fit for both client and candidate.

About Rooted Life

Rooted Life is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and serious health conditions through compassionate housing care coordination and recovery services. Our work focuses on creating stability improving health outcomes and helping individuals transition toward long-term independence.

We operate in highly regulated environments and are committed to maintaining strong operational systems compliance and people-centered practices that support both our staff and the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Rooted Life is seeking an experienced HR Compliance & Employee Relations Manager to lead operational human resources compliance employee relations workplace investigations corrective action processes and workforce risk management in a fast-paced healthcare and housing services environment.

This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring compliance with California employment laws and HR best practices while supporting managers and employees across the organization. The role requires a strong understanding of employee relations documentation standards leave administration performance management HR compliance audits and policy implementation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and experienced in supporting multi-site hourly and mission-driven workforces operating in highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

HR Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure organizational compliance with California labor laws wage and hour regulations required postings leave laws and employment documentation requirements
• Maintain audit-ready HR files employee documentation and compliance records
• Conduct HR compliance reviews and documentation audits
• Support unemployment claims workers compensation coordination and employment record management
• Monitor and maintain legally compliant onboarding hiring and employee documentation practices
• Assist in development and implementation of HR policies procedures and employee handbook updates
• Reduce organizational risk through proactive HR compliance practices and manager guidance

Employee Relations & Investigations

Serve as a primary HR resource for employee relations matters and workplace concerns
Conduct and document employee investigations related to workplace conduct policy violations and employee complaints
Advise managers on performance management corrective action and disciplinary processes
Prepare and maintain compliant disciplinary documentation and separation documentation
Support conflict resolution and employee engagement efforts while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
Ensure consistent application of organizational policies and employment practices

Leave Administration & Workforce Support

Support administration and documentation related to FMLA CFRA ADA accommodations paid sick leave and other protected leave programs
Coordinate employee leave tracking and compliance documentation
Support managers with employee accommodations and interactive process documentation
Provide guidance to employees regarding benefits leave procedures PTO and HR policies

HR Operations & Recruiting Support

Support recruiting and hiring efforts for operational and recovery housing roles as needed
Coordinate onboarding processes including I-9 verification background checks required notices and employee acknowledgments
Maintain HR systems portals and document management platforms
Track required certifications training and compliance-related employee records
Support general HR administrative operations and reporting needs

Qualifications

Required

7 years of progressive Human Resources experience required
Prior experience serving as an HR Manager HR Generalist HR Business Partner Employee Relations Manager or HR Compliance professional
Strong working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements
Demonstrated experience conducting employee relations investigations and managing corrective action processes
Experience supporting hourly and multi-site workforces
Strong organizational documentation and communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience supporting healthcare behavioral health recuperative care housing or other highly regulated service environments
Experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking platforms
Professional HR certifications such as PHR SPHR SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP or CalCHRP
Experience supporting rapidly growing organizations or operationally complex environments

Key Attributes

Strong compliance orientation and attention to detail
High levels of integrity discretion and professionalism
Ability to coach and support managers through difficult employee situations
Strong documentation and process discipline
People-centered leadership style with strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in mission-driven and fast-changing environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (Target Range: $95000 $130000)
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Work Environment
This position operates in a fast-paced mission-driven healthcare and housing services environment supporting staff who work directly with vulnerable populations. The role requires a high degree of organization reliability and commitment to maintaining compliant and effective HR processes.

Why Join Rooted Life
At Rooted Life youll be part of a mission-driven team working at the forefront of whole-person care. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct tangible impact in the lives of individuals who need it mostwhile helping shape innovative care models that are transforming the system.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rooted Life is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.