HR Manager

At Better Debt Solutions, our mission is to nurture a culture of compassion and empowerment. It is rooted in empathy and driven by tailored strategies, transparent practices, and exceeding expectations. By focusing on helping individuals thrive, we unite our team and clients in a shared journey towards a BETTER future.

The HR Manager role is an in-office position based at our Irvine office, ideal for candidates within a commutable distance. This full-time, exempt role offers a pay range of $90,000.00 - $110,000.00, depending on experience and qualifications. Please note that this position is not open to candidates requiring visa sponsorship.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on HR Manager to build and lead our HR function from the ground up. As a strategic and operational leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our HR policies, overseeing payroll and commissions, and driving full-cycle recruitment efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced financial services environment and is eager to establish an efficient, high-performing HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

The HR Manager must be able to perform the following tasks:

• Establish and lead the HR department, creating processes and best practices from the ground up.
• Manage payroll and commission structures, ensuring timely and accurate processing in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment efforts, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding top-tier talent.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive company culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing strategic HR guidance and support.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and industry regulations.
• Implement and manage HRIS systems to streamline HR operations and data reporting.
• Handle employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management to drive a high-performing team.
• Lead training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and retention.
• Ensure a seamless onboarding and offboarding experience to improve overall employee satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

The HR Manager must have the following experiences:

• 5+ years of HR leadership experience, with a strong background in payroll, recruitment, and HR operations.
• Proven experience in the financial services industry or a similar fast-paced, regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in a high-growth company.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS, payroll software, and recruitment platforms.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM or HRCI certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.).
• Experience leading HR functions in a high-growth, fast-scaling company.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and sick time
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development
• A supportive and high-energy work environment

Better Debt Solutions is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit-based factor.

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