Human Resources Manager

The Parts Authority

Human Resources Manager managing HR operations in California for automotive parts distributor. Driving employee relations, performance management, and legal compliance initiatives.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeSan Bernardino • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Team Leadership & Branch Support: Directly manage and mentor a regional HR team while providing hands-on support and guidance to branch operations.
Strategic Advisory: Provide high-quality advice and counsel to regional and location managers on complex employee relations, performance management, and talent retention.
Departmental Collaboration: Partner with specialized corporate HR teams—including Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, L&D, Org Development, and Compensation—to seamlessly deploy company-wide programs locally.
Legal Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local requirements by deeply studying existing and upcoming legislation (including CA Labor Code, Wage Orders, CFRA, and Cal/OSHA). Anticipate legislative changes and direct management on necessary compliance actions.
Performance & Leadership Development: Improve regional management and team member performance by identifying systemic problems, evaluating solutions, and executing targeted coaching and counseling.
Policy Optimization: Continuously analyze company policies, procedures, and handbooks to recommend and implement structural improvements.
Culture & Well-being: Serve as a champion for the HR Department by promoting programs related to employee health, safety, training, and overall well-being.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years in an HR supervisory or management role.
Expert knowledge of California employment laws and practices is required. Professional certification is highly preferred.
Strong computer skills with expert knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced proficiency with HRMS/HRIS and ATS platforms.
Proven ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment, prioritize complex workloads, self-manage large-scale projects, and meet strict deadlines.
Exceptional communication, high emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, and an advanced aptitude for problem-solving.
Experience ensuring accurate record-keeping and the strict maintenance of confidential team member files.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Pharmacy Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D
Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
Team member discounts on merchandise

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Hard Skills & Tools

employee relationsperformance managementtalent retentioncoachingcounselingpolicy analysisrecord-keepingconfidentiality

Soft Skills

team leadershipstrategic advisorycommunicationemotional intelligenceinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityproject management

Certifications

professional certification