Human Resources Manager at Gardner Management LTD – Rolling Hills Estates, California

About Us

Founded in 1967, Gardner Management is a privately held owner and manager of multi-family residential and commercial properties throughout Southern California. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality communities and exceptional service to our residents across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-sufficient Human Resources Manager to join our team onsite in Rolling Hills Estates. This role is ideal for someone who can operate independently, manage multiple HR functions, and ensure compliance while supporting both employees and leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of California HR practices, excellent organizational skills, and experience managing day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

· Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

· Manage employee relations, including coaching, conflict resolution, and investigations

· Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures

· Oversee full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes

· Maintain accurate and compliant employee records (electronic and paper files)

· Administer employee benefits including enrollments, changes, and terminations

· Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee data

· Manage and respond to unemployment and workers’ compensation claims

· Coordinate and track employee training and performance review processes

· Manage recruitment efforts, including job postings and candidate coordination

· Conduct periodic audits of HR files, systems, and benefit reports

· Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related questions

· Assist with payroll processing and reporting as needed

· Travel to property sites periodically to support employees and operations

Qualifications

· Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and compliance requirements

· Experience handling employee relations and workplace investigations

· Familiarity with workers’ compensation processes and claims management

· Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (Paylocity experience is a strong plus)

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Adobe (PDF editing, document management)

· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Education & Experience

· Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred

· HR certification (PHR/SPHR) is a plus

· Minimum 2+ years of Human Resources experience

· Experience supporting multi-site operations is a plus

Physical & Other Requirements

· Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the workday

· Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

· Ability to travel to worksites as needed

· Must have a reliable vehicle and valid insurance

Benefits

· 401(k) with company match

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

Schedule

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8-hour shift