Top HR Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Manage end-to-end hiring operations: source candidates, send outreach, screen applications, conduct first interviews, update ATS, schedule interviews, communicate with hiring managers and candidates, and support onboarding and hiring admin.

Serve as primary HR partner for corporate orgs: lead calibration, promotion, and merit cycles; coach managers and executives; advise on complex employee relations; drive strategic HR initiatives; design scalable HR processes; use AI tools to accelerate work; mentor HR teammates.

Own end-to-end HR compliance for a multistate distributed workforce: manage state registrations, employee records and I-9s, leave administration, policy and SOP development, audits and reporting (EEO-1, OSHA, ACA, WARN), workers' comp and OSHA recordkeeping, and DOT/FMCSA driver compliance support while building compliance frameworks and playbooks.

Partner with District Managers to develop and coach Director-level leaders, manage performance and complex employee relations, lead talent reviews and succession planning, provide data-driven HR insights, coordinate with HR Centers of Expertise on compensation, hiring, onboarding/offboarding, and change management to improve retention and organizational effectiveness.

Lead HR business-partnering for a globally distributed product team: ensure staffing, onboarding, performance management, engagement, retention, HR process implementation, payroll budget oversight, C&B and analytics, and satisfaction measurement for managers and employees.

Serve as the primary HR partner for U.S. employees and managers, handling employee relations, benefits and 401(k) administration, leave and accommodation processes, compliance, vendor and payroll coordination, policy and SOP maintenance, HR data accuracy, and coaching of junior HR staff. Provide guidance on complex HR matters, improve processes, and partner on workforce planning and People Operations initiatives.

The HR Manager will lead the onboard HR team, provide expert advice on HR policies, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with regulations while promoting a positive work culture.

The Regional HR Manager will lead the HR team for the Americas, delivering compliant HR operations, managing employee relations, and partnering with senior leadership on performance management and diversity initiatives.

Provide HR and office operations support including mail processing, vendor management, onboarding, recruiting support, event coordination, meeting logistics, filing sales tax, and general office maintenance for the Orange County team. Assist with audits, state registrations, and occasional errands or weekend events while maintaining confidentiality and supporting leadership-directed communications.

Manage end-to-end recruitment and candidate communications, coordinate interviews across time zones, support onboarding and HR operations, maintain ATS records, draft HR documentation, and improve recruitment workflows for a fully remote startup. Requires bilingual English and Mandarin communication.

Serve as HR Business Partner for multi-site service center operations, leading employee relations, investigations, safety culture (Zero Harm), workforce planning, engagement, compliance, and HR program execution. Coach leaders, support talent lifecycle, manage high-risk ER cases, and partner with legal and HR centers of excellence to drive consistent people practices across distributed frontline teams.

The HR Coordinator will manage HR processes, support onboarding and compliance, maintain employee records, and partner with leaders to ensure HR alignment globally.

Provide strategic, systems-level HR leadership to design and execute people strategy, strengthen HR operations, lead compensation, ensure legal compliance, build and develop HR staff, partner with senior leaders, drive change management, use people data for decisions, and support ministry fund development and travel as required.

Lead HR Technology strategy and a team of analysts/developers to manage Workday HCM roadmap, drive migrations and integrations, ensure data privacy/SOX controls, manage vendors and budget, and deliver HR analytics and operational support.

Six-month People Operations (HR) internship supporting onboarding, payroll audits, benefits enrollments, compliance documentation, HRIS maintenance (e.g., Rippling), employer branding, and cross-functional HR/Finance projects. Gain hands-on experience with employee lifecycle, data accuracy, and HR systems while assisting state reporting and agency liaison work.

Lead and scale HR operations in a high-growth environment, managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and M&A integrations to enhance organizational efficiency.

The HR Business Partner will drive people performance, leadership development, and employee relations across corporate restaurants, partnering closely with operations leadership to enhance hiring, onboarding, engagement, and compliance practices.

As an HR Project Management Intern, you will help develop and implement HR strategies focused on veteran hiring, coordinate project timelines, support program execution, and analyze data to enhance military hiring effectiveness.

The HR Specialist supports the HR department with administrative tasks, assists in talent acquisition and onboarding, provides benefits information, and participates in events.

Serve as a fractional Director of HR advising alternative asset firms and family offices on full-scope HR programs: policy design, compliance, compensation, talent management, employee relations, vendor oversight, people analytics, and special projects. Develop actionable plans, KPIs, and measurement frameworks; support managers, handle sensitive investigations and regulatory matters, and drive leadership development and succession planning.