Senior Human Resources Manager

Lead a two-person team supporting leaves, benefits, and the employee experience.

Own HRIS processes, data quality, and reporting.

Partner with leaders in a hands-on, onsite role near Salinas, CA

Role Overview

An established consumer products company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager to support its employees and leaders. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this person will lead a team of two and oversee key people processes, with a particular focus on HRIS, leave administration, and benefits.

The role calls for someone who can advise leaders, improve how HR work gets done, and stay close to the details. The position is o nsite five days per week in California’s Central Coast region.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership and Business Partnership

Lead and develop two team members supporting leave administration, benefits, and employee experience

Partner with leaders to strengthen culture, performance, and employee engagement

Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and an advocate for employees

Work with the broader HR team and other departments to deliver consistent service and administer HR programs

Identify trends in workforce data and recommend practical improvements

HRIS and Workforce Data

Oversee the administration, accuracy, security, and improvement of the HRIS

Establish clear processes and controls for employee, organizational, compensation, and benefits data

Partner with Payroll, Finance, and IT to resolve system issues and support enhancements or implementations

Deliver reliable reporting and analysis to support workforce planning, compensation, and organizational decisions

Benefits, Leaves, and Process Improvement

Manage leave administration, identify process gaps, and ensure consistent application of leave and benefits policies

Oversee benefits billing reconciliation and maintain accurate benefits census data

Partner with Finance and Payroll to resolve discrepancies

Ensure HR programs and policies are applied consistently across the organization

Stay current on employment legislation and recommend policy or process updates

Improve workflows while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity

Required Qualifications

5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience managing HR professionals

Strong working knowledge of HR systems, processes, and data management

Sound judgment when handling confidential employee information

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field

Bilingual English and Spanish

Experience with compensation programs

Experience with employee engagement platforms

Compensation

$120,000–$140,000 base salary. Benefits include health insurance, long-term disability coverage, 401(k) options, paid sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility.

Salary Range $120,000–$140,000