Human Resources Manager (Temp-to-Hire)

Human Resources Manager (Temp-to-Hire)

PAY RANGE: $40–$50/hour

LOCATION: Fully remote

TYPE: W-2 Temporary, Temp-to-Hire

START: Within one week (immediate need)

We're a growing mid-sized company (200–500 employees) looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join us immediately. This role starts as a temporary W-2 position with the potential to transition into a full-time HR leadership role for the right person. The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and can confidently manage both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.

We're moving quickly. Interviews are happening this weekend and early next week, and we're prepared to make an offer to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruiting & Talent Full-cycle recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Employee Relations & Performance Employee relations, coaching, investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, performance management, annual reviews, goal setting, recognition, and retention.
• Payroll, Benefits & Leave Payroll processing and administration; benefits and insurance administration, open enrollment, leave administration (FMLA/LOA), PTO, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims.
• Compliance & Policy Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California employment law, I-9s, OSHA, EEO, and wage-and-hour requirements. Maintain personnel files, required postings, and HR recordkeeping. Develop and maintain employee handbooks, HR policies, SOPs, and best practices.
• HR Operations & Systems Maintain HRIS systems, personnel records, reporting, org charts, employment verifications, HR metrics, and document management. Coordinate compliance training, leadership development, employee engagement, and succession planning. Oversee workplace safety programs, incident reporting, and return-to-work programs.
• Business Partnership & Admin Support Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, compensation, budgeting, organizational development, and culture initiatives. Provide general administrative and office operations support as needed (vendor management, supplies, travel, and company events).

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• Extensive knowledge of California employment law (required)

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• Experience supporting employees across multiple states (required)
• Proven experience managing recruiting, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and maintain strict confidentiality
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

This is an immediate opportunity for an HR professional who is passionate about building strong teams, improving processes, and serving as a trusted business partner, with a clear path to a full-time leadership role.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.