Human Resources Manager bei Ignite HR Solutions and our Clients

Job Title:  HR Manager (individual contributor)

Location:  Walnut Creek, CA (onsite)

Reports to:  Director of Operations

Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm PT

Pay Range:  $80,000.00 - $120,000.00, depending on experience

Travel:  Regular Northern California travel to various branches

Job Summary

The Human Resource Manager will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and onboarding staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and enforcing company policies and practices. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Training & Compliance: Tracks, reviews, and documents adherence to mandatory and optional training programs, including safety, anti-harassment, licensure, and professional development.
• Recruitment & Hiring: Manages recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding qualified candidates. Collaborates with department managers to identify hiring needs and required competencies. Assist with the implementation and maintenance of company career site and other employment related social media activities
• Onboarding & Background Checks: Conducts background checks and verifies employment eligibility. Coordinates and delivers new hire orientation and supports employee recognition initiatives.
• HR Program Administration: Executes core HR functions such as benefits administration, leave management, compensation, disciplinary processes, conflict resolution, and employee relations.
• Payroll & Time Management: Assists in processing employee payroll, manages timekeeping systems, and ensures accurate tracking of hours worked, PTO, and leave balances.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Develops, leads, and manages initiatives that promote employee health, well-being, and work-life balance, including mental health support, fitness programs, and wellness challenges.
• Employee Engagement: Designs and implements strategies to boost engagement, connection, and retention through feedback programs, events, surveys, recognition systems, and team-building activities.
• Employee Support: Responds to inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers. Escalates complex or sensitive matters as needed.
• Employee Relations: Participates in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent processes.
• Policy Compliance: Ensures organizational adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws. Regularly reviews policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
• HR Knowledge & Innovation: Stays current on HR trends, legal developments, and emerging tools or technologies in talent management and compliance.
• Performance Support: May assist in preparing and delivering timely and constructive performance evaluations.
• Other Duties: Performs additional HR-related duties as assigned to support organizational needs.

Required Skills

• Strategic thinker willing and able to carry out initiatives and perform project based and day to day tactical tasks effectively
• Interacts effectively at all levels - from warehouse associate to top company leaders
• Relationship builder with a proven track record for strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize and delegate, with excellent organizational and time management skills.  
• Strong attention to detail, meets deadlines consistently
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
• Ability to travel locally in Northern California on a regular basis, extended travel as needed

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience as HR Generalist
• Previous active full cycle recruiting experience

Preferred

• One or more years of Human Resources management experience 
• SHRM-CP or other recognized Professional HR Certification

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

About General Plumbing Supply

From the most current trends in kitchen and bath design to commercial and industrial plumbing, General Plumbing Supply provides a variety of quality supplies to our clients. We are a family-owned Northern California original since 1965, and we strive to give our customers access to the very best products and service in the industry.  Our team members are one of our most valuable assets, and we aim to create an environment where team members can thrive.

General Plumbing Supply is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

General Plumbing Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if General Plumbing Supply is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.