Senior Manager, Human Resources Operations

West Yost

Senior Manager, HR Operations leading the Human Resources department for water management firm. Ensuring operational excellence, team development, and strategic initiative execution.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDavis • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $121,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring high-quality service delivery across all HR functions.
Supervise, coach, develop, and prioritize the work of the HR team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Balance team workloads, establish priorities, and ensure appropriate coverage for critical HR functions.
Monitor department performance, identify operational risks, and proactively address resource or process gaps.
Partner with the Business Services Director and Leadership Team to implement departmental priorities and execute strategic initiatives.
Oversee the successful execution of the annual HR calendar, including performance reviews, compensation planning, open enrollment, compliance reporting, engagement initiatives, policy updates, and other recurring programs.
Develop standardized processes, project plans, and operating procedures that improve consistency and scalability.
Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of department initiatives.
Provide guidance and support to business sector leaders and other managers on employee relations matters, performance management, workplace investigations, corrective action, and policy interpretation.
Partner with HR team members on complex employee issues and serve as an escalation resource when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
Oversee completion of required employment-related reporting and compliance activities.
Oversee the execution and administration of compensation, benefits, and leave administration.
Support annual compensation review and merit planning processes through effective coordination and execution.
Oversee open enrollment planning and implementation while ensuring a positive employee experience.
Provide leadership and operational support to the recruiting function by monitoring recruiting activity, workload, and service levels.
Partner with recruiting leadership to improve hiring processes, onboarding, and hiring manager experience.
Ensure recruiting operations, offer processes, and onboarding activities are executed efficiently and consistently.
Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems, workflows, and service delivery.
Partner with HR team members to optimize HR technology, reporting capabilities, and data quality.
Utilize operational metrics to identify trends, improve efficiency, and support informed decision-making.
Promote process standardization, documentation, and cross-training to strengthen business continuity.
Build strong working relationships with leaders and managers across the organization by providing practical guidance and responsive HR support.
Assist leaders in implementing HR programs, policies, and organizational initiatives.
Escalate significant organizational risks, employee relations issues, or strategic matters to the Business Services Director and CEO while independently managing day-to-day operational decisions.
Foster a culture of accountability, service, collaboration, and continuous improvement within both the HR team and the broader organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
At least 10 years of related Human Resources experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential (preferred)
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing compensation programs (preferred)
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategic recruiting program (preferred)
Demonstrated effectiveness in written and verbal communication (preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Human Resources Information Systems (preferred)
Experience with creating a culture of engagement, collaboration, and teamwork (preferred)
Capable of compiling and analyzing employment data to guide strategic planning (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
flexible spending accounts
health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution)
paid vacation
paid sick leave and holidays
two employee assistance programs
travel assistance program
401(k) profit sharing with employer match
leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off
parental leave
life and AD&D insurance
short-term and long-term disability insurance
pet insurance
support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program
tuition reimbursement
paid professional memberships
paid training
Leadership Academy programs
milestone anniversary benefits
peer to peer recognition programs
potential for employee stock ownership
annual monetary and paid time off bonuses
performance-based bonus eligibility
merit increase eligibility
employee referral bonuses
wellness reimbursement