Human Resources Director

The Mortgage Office

HR Director at The Mortgage Office driving HR strategy and employee engagement in a collaborative environment. Overseeing compliance, operations, and people development for a leading loan management platform.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeHuntington Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR expertise with a focus on California employment law, employee relations, and change management. Proven ability to design training programs, drive employee engagement, and manage core HR operations effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

California Employment Law ExpertiseEmployee Relations ManagementHRIS Administration (Rippling)Training Program DesignChange Management Leadership

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Hard Skills

HR Operations ManagementOnboarding/OffboardingBenefits AdministrationLeave ManagementCompensation ManagementData Analysis and ReportingPerformance Management CoachingInvestigative SkillsCompliance ManagementHR Metrics Utilization

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoaching MindsetEmpathyApproachabilityTrustworthiness

Tools & Technologies

Rippling

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementInclusive Workplace CultureHR Strategy AlignmentGrievance InvestigationFederal Employment Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with leadership to align HR strategy with company goals
Design and deliver training programs that build manager capability and employee skills
Lead change management efforts and internal HR communications
Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture
Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, and documentation best practices
Lead investigations into complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters with impartiality and care
Own core HR operations: onboarding/offboarding, benefits, leave management, compensation, and HRIS administration
Administer and optimize Rippling (HRIS + ATS) — workflows, reporting, data integrity, and recruitment pipeline management
Use HR data and metrics to surface trends and deliver actionable insights to leadership
Ensure compliance with federal, California, and local employment laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive HR experience
2–3+ years at the Manager or Director level
Deep knowledge of California employment law — wage & hour, FEHA, CFRA/FMLA, WARN (non-negotiable)
Proven experience managing employee relations investigations and complex HR matters
Experience managing a team of HR direct reports
Strong business acumen
Exceptional interpersonal skills — approachable, empathetic, and trusted across all levels
A coaching mindset: someone who shares knowledge generously and invests in the growth of others
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
401(k) matching
Wellness programs
Professional development
Employee recognition programs
Team building & on-site amenities