Human Resources Manager

We’re hiring a hands-on HR Manager to serve as the sole HR leader for a multi-state workforce (~10 states, California-heavy), while also overseeing workplace operations. This role is ideal for a builder who can create structure from the ground up—designing and implementing HR systems while managing day-to-day execution.

This is not a purely strategic role; the HR Manager will operate as both architect and executor, owning all people functions including compliance, employee relations, and HR operations. We are a fast-growing, entrepreneurial team focused on building scalable infrastructure to support global growth

Job Type

• Full Time
• Salary: $120,000 annual, commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership & HR Leadership

• Collaborate with leadership to understand and execute HR and talent strategies related to workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and succession.
• Serve as the sole internal owner and go-to resource for all HR, people, and workplace operations.
• Create reporting and dashboards for leadership.

Talent Management & Operations

• Acquisition & Development
  :

  Manage full-cycle recruitment for key roles; partner with hiring managers to identify skills and competencies; recruit, interview, hire, conduct training for staff, and design internal development programs.

• Performance & Oversight
  :

  Oversee daily departmental workflows, provide timely and constructive performance evaluations, and manage employee discipline and terminations per company policy.

C
ompensation & Benefits Administration

• Own payroll and benefits administration end-to-end (not just vendor coordination); ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Analyze compensation trends and propose competitive salary structures and incentive programs.
• Streamline employee enrollment, ensure compliance with regulations, and serve as a vital liaison between employees and the broker to optimize benefit utilization and communication.

HR Systems & Infrastructure

• Rebuild HR infrastructure from the ground up, including onboarding/offboarding workflows, documentation, and performance management processes.
• Own and optimize HRIS (Rippling), ensuring functionality coincides with business needs.
• Serve as a resource and advisor to management and employees on HR systems, practices, and procedures.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Address complex, sensitive HR matters including accommodations, misconduct investigations, workers’ compensation, and separation processes.
• Handle employee relations issues directly.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; Conduct and document workplace investigations in alignment with best practices.
• Manage multi-state compliance (CA-heavy), including wage/hour, leave laws (including FMLA, CFRA, ADA and applicable state laws), and audits.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and legal requirements; review and update company policies.

Office & Workplace Operations

• Manage office operations, vendors, and facilities.
• Own workplace experience and internal coordination.
• Provide light support for IT/vendor coordination.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Current HR certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent)
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in small to mid-size organizations
• Background in small to mid-size companies (10–100 employees)
• Built and optimized HR processes in evolving organizational environments
• Experience improving HR efficiency and compliance
• Strong working knowledge of California + multi-state compliance
• Comfortable being a team of one
• Manager experience a plus

Work Environment

This role operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and may require flexibility to support business needs across multiple time zones. This position is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. The employee regularly sits for extended periods and uses standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone. The role may require occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching. The employee must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds on an infrequent basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Landing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.

The information above outlines the general nature of the role and is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or required skills.