Human Resources Manager – North Hollywood, Ca

Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: North Hollywood, Ca (Some travel to other offices in other states)

Note: DKKD Staffing has staffed almost the entire IT team at this company and somebody in HR.

Reports to: Managing Partner and COO

Salary: To be discussed

Key Job Responsibilities:

Manage all Human Resources functions for the firm in multiple offices located in four states.

As a working-manager, you will lead a busy 3-person HR department for a growing accounting firm. You must be hands-on and willing to help execute all HR tasks and projects. You also need to have the ideas and initiative to recommend and implement best practices and new HR systems and programs that will attract, develop, and retain the talent required to continue growing the firm.

The ideal candidate will be solution-focused, flexible, results-driven, and will value problem solving, over following strict procedure, in order to achieve best business results.

• Ensure compliance with relevant local, state and federal laws and mandatory reporting; train and counsel employees regarding company policy and procedure. Oversee Employee Leave of Absence process and required paperwork.
• Oversee Payroll process for Firm (ADP Workforce Now). Work closely with ADP and Payroll Coordinator to resolve Payroll questions, benefit accruals and premium deductions, FSA, HSA, 401(k) contributions, etc.
• Work closely with benefits brokers to lead employee benefits Open Enrollment process. Audit and approve employee benefits enrollment and benefit provider invoices.
• Oversee firm recruiting and hiring including posting job positions, Linkedln searches, resume review, interviews, reference and background checks and facilitating the offer process and new hire onboarding; on-campus recruiting and outreach; coordinate agency recruiters. Work closely with Recruiting Specialist.
• Research/propose innovative ideas and solutions in HR areas focused on: recruiting and retention, performance management and compensation, firm culture. Work to improve what already exists at the company and attract and retain the right people as the firm grows.
• Develop and coordinate firm-wide programs and events including social events, benefits and wellness events, mentoring, employee training and education to foster an environment of employee engagement and development.
• Create and distribute firm-wide employee communications to promote inclusion and collaboration in the firm.
• Oversee record-keeping and reporting functions, legal compliance, liability management. Work closely with HR Coordinator.
• Conduct performance counseling, performance improvement plans and terminations. Provide guidance and support to partners and managers in coaching employees.
• Handle internal employee investigations in coordination with firm’s Employment Counsel.
• Manage employee performance reviews and compensation reviews.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources administration, plus management level work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, HRIS systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Trustworthy; discreet with confidential information. Able to build strong relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills; patient.
• Kind and approachable but also able to deliver difficult messages as required
• Strong team player, both as HR team leader and a member of the Admin. team
• Occasional travel required to other firm offices and campus career fairs.