Manager, Senior Manager – HR Compliance, Employee Relations

HCVT

. Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert and day-to-day leader for employment compliance and employee relations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeLong Beach • California • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment compliance and employee relations, with a strong focus on California laws and regulations. Capable of leading HR initiatives, conducting workplace investigations, and advising on performance management while fostering a collaborative HR environment.

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Employment Compliance ExpertiseCalifornia Employment Law KnowledgeWorkplace Investigation ManagementPerformance Management AdvisoryHR Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Employment ComplianceWorkplace InvestigationsPerformance Improvement Plans (PIPs)HR Policy DevelopmentEmployee Relations AnalysisRecords ManagementCompliance Training ImplementationMulti-State Employment SupportConflict ResolutionDocumentation Development

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentProfessionalismDiscretionWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsHR Compliance Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSHRM-CPSPHRSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingLegalConsultingAdvisory FirmInternational HR Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert and day-to-day leader for employment compliance and employee relations
Lead the firm’s HR employment compliance program across all operating states, with particular depth in California
Monitor federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and lead implementation of necessary changes
Lead annual employee handbook reviews and updates with external employment counsel and internal stakeholders
Oversee workplace posting, notice, audit, reporting, I-9, records management, privacy, professional license, accreditation, and immigration-related compliance processes
Partner with employment counsel on complex compliance and employee relations matters
Prepare and present compliance updates and reports to senior leadership
Implement and monitor employment compliance training programs
Advise firm leadership and performance managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, PIPs, conflict resolution, and employee separations
Lead workplace investigations and provide corrective-action recommendations
Coach and develop performance managers on employee relations matters
Develop scalable employee relations processes, documentation, templates, and decision-making frameworks
Analyze employee relations trends and identify opportunities for manager education, policy improvements, and organizational interventions
Manage and develop assigned HR team members
Partner on cross-functional HR initiatives and broader HR strategy and annual planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
7+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated depth in employment compliance and employee relations
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations, managing PIPs, and advising leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee separations
Thorough understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Demonstrated expertise applying California employment laws and regulations within an HR environment
Experience supporting employees in a multi-state environment
Experience leading end-to-end HR policy development, review, implementation, and communication
Strong judgment, composure, professionalism, and discretion in sensitive, complex, or high-conflict employee situations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in professional services, including public accounting, legal, consulting, or advisory firm environments preferred
Experience coordinating HR matters involving international entities preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred; SPHR or SHRM-SCP is a plus
Familiarity with HRIS platforms and HR compliance management tools
Experience supporting employees in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New York, and Texas is a plus
Familiarity with the UK, Armenia, and Singapore is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model allowing eligible employees to work remotely and in the office based on business needs and team coordination
Significant investments in training
Opportunities for professional growth and career development
Fair Chance Initiative consideration
Healthy and thriving work environment