<p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Director to lead core people operations for a growing organization in Encino, California. This contract to hire position is ideal for a strategic HR leader who can balance day-to-day administration with employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll coordination, and compliance oversight. The successful candidate will help strengthen HR practices, support a positive workplace culture, and ensure policies and processes align with business needs and regulatory standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead employee relations matters by advising managers, addressing workplace concerns, and guiding effective resolutions.</p><p>• Oversee benefits administration, including enrollment support, vendor coordination, and employee communication regarding available programs.</p><p>• Direct HR operations across onboarding, record maintenance, policy implementation, and general personnel administration.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to manage compensation practices, support pay decisions, and help maintain competitive and equitable programs.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related activities to promote accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with internal policies and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Monitor HR compliance requirements and maintain practices that support labor laws, workplace policies, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Develop and refine HR procedures that improve consistency, efficiency, and employee experience across the organization.</p><p>• Provide guidance to supervisors and department leaders on performance issues, policy interpretation, and workforce planning needs.</p>