<p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead employee and labor relations initiatives for a healthcare organization in California. This role is responsible for guiding managers through complex workplace matters, strengthening HR practices, and supporting a productive, compliant work environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in union environments, employee relations strategy, and policy interpretation, along with the ability to balance operational needs with organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead employee and labor relations activities, providing direction on workplace concerns, investigations, and conflict resolution across the organization.</p><p>• Serve as a key representative in grievance discussions, arbitration proceedings, and other employment-related hearings involving union or employee matters.</p><p>• Participate in collective bargaining efforts, helping prepare negotiation strategies and supporting outcomes that align with financial, operational, and strategic objectives.</p><p>• Advise and coach supervisors and leaders on performance management, corrective action, policy application, and legally sound employment practices.</p><p>• Oversee assigned HR staff by setting expectations, delivering feedback, conducting evaluations, and supporting career development.</p><p>• Design and deliver training for managers and teams on labor relations, employee relations, workplace compliance, and related human resources topics.</p><p>• Develop, refine, and interpret HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Monitor departmental operating, staffing, and capital budgets, using data and reporting to support planning and decision-making.</p><p>• Partner with hospital leaders, physicians, and cross-functional teams to drive collaborative solutions that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support divisional operations in Stockton, California. This Long-term Contract position will lead core HR initiatives across employee support, talent programs, compliance, and policy administration while acting as a trusted partner to leadership. The role requires someone who can balance day-to-day human resources execution with strategic guidance that strengthens workforce effectiveness and organizational accountability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct full-cycle talent activities, including recruiting, onboarding, training coordination, compensation support, and benefits administration.<br>• Provide guidance on sensitive employee matters by addressing performance concerns, workplace issues, corrective action, and separation processes with professionalism and consistency.<br>• Interpret and apply employment laws and workplace regulations to help ensure divisional practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to offer practical advice on HR policies, workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement strategies.<br>• Oversee the accuracy and confidentiality of personnel files, HR documentation, and system records while supporting reliable data management practices.<br>• Prepare and analyze HR reports and workforce metrics to help leadership make informed decisions related to staffing, retention, and organizational trends.<br>• Support administration of HR programs and procedures to promote consistency, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement of human resources processes and tools, including effective use of HRIS platforms and onboarding workflows.