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: $95,000 – $130,000)
• 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, you’ll 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 most—while 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.