Human Resources Manager

Founded in 1978, California Closets is a leader in premium space management, offering custom organizational solutions. They are seeking a Human Resources Manager for their San Diego location. This role is a 'one-person HR department,' responsible for elevating culture, supporting teams, and building scalable processes. The manager will handle recruiting, onboarding, coaching, benefits, compliance, and employee relations, directly shaping the employee experience and partnering with leadership.

Must Have

• Manage recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees.
• Update and maintain current employee handbook.
• Support managers with employee relations and performance issues.
• Coordinate performance reviews and development plans.
• Manage payroll and benefits administration.
• Maintain and audit internal documentation for compliance.
• Communicate company policies and provide coaching.
• Conduct background checks and manage pre-employment steps.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and staff events.

Good to Have

• Spanish language skills (both written and verbal)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000-120,000
• Health insurance
• Vacation days, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401K retirement plan

Company Description

Founded in 1978, California Closets has built a reputation as the leader and design authority in premium space management, delivering custom-designed organizational solutions and exceptional service. We believe home is more than just a place — it should be a source of creativity, comfort, and connection. From beautiful walk-in closets and entertainment centers to versatile pantries and home offices, we design custom storage solutions that add value to your life and home by making space for what belongs. Think of it as ‘practical magic.’

Job Description

Are you a people-focused, highly organized HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? California Closets San Diego is looking for a Human Resources Manager to help elevate our culture, support our teams, and build strong processes that keep our growing organization running smoothly. This is a true “one-person HR department” role right now — you will own everything HR from A to Z while building scalable processes.

As the Human Resources Manager, you will report directly to the General Manager and work side-by-side with leadership and managers every day. Your work will directly shape the employee experience from start to finish: recruiting and onboarding, coaching and performance support, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations.

You’ll be a trusted resource and partner, helping ensure our teams feel supported, empowered, and aligned with the premium standard of the California Closets brand. This is an opportunity to elevate our culture, strengthen our processes, and make a meaningful impact across every part of the business.

Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage recruiting and onboarding, including creating job ads, coordinating interviews, conducting screenings, completing new-hire paperwork, overseeing orientation, and partnering with managers on consistent training plans
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees by addressing questions, concerns, policy clarification, and supporting conflict resolution with fairness, discretion, and proper documentation
• Update and maintain current employee handbook
• Support managers with employee relations, performance issues, corrective action documentation, and maintaining a positive, high-accountability culture
• Coordinate performance reviews, probationary evaluations, development plans, and tracking of all performance-related documentation
• Manage payroll and benefits administration, including employee eligibility questions, PTO/attendance tracking, and leave management
• Maintain and audit our internal documentation for accuracy and compliance, and support continuous process improvement and special HR projects
• Communicate company policies and updates clearly and effectively, and provide coaching to managers on sensitive employee matters and workplace practices
• Conduct background checks, manage pre-employment compliance steps, administer drug/alcohol testing programs, and coordinate all employee lifecycle activities including promotions, transfers, terminations, and separations
• Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws (including California specific requirements), maintain HRIS and employee files, enforce policies and handbooks, and manage workers’ compensation and safety documentation
• Support employee engagement initiatives, staff events, internal communication, and uphold brand values for a premium employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3–4 years spent in California companies
• Experience as the senior HR lead in a 50–200-person company (or similar)
• Experience supporting multiple departments and navigating sensitive HR situations
• Confident operating as the single HR point of contact while helping build the foundation for future growth
• Strong and current understanding of California employment law, including CFRA vs. FMLA, PAGA, and San Diego sick leave rules
• Hands-on experience running payroll and benefits in CA
• High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion
• Proven ability to conduct thorough, fair investigations and document properly
• Self-starter with excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Sheets
• Spanish language skills are a plus (both written and verbal)

What We Offer:

San Diego, CA is a locally, independent owned franchise of California Closets.

• Competitive base salary: $100,000-120,000
• Health insurance
• Vacation days, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401K retirement plan

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