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Employee Relations & Compliance Manager

If you're an ER pro with hands‑on experience in LOA, compliance, and workplace investigations, bring a calm, steady presence, and are inspired by mission‑driven work—this might just be your dream role. Please send your resume to; Kathie.calderara@LHH.com (Moving fast!) :)

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Full-Time | Direct Hire | Exempt

Compensation: $85,000–$100,000

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

We're seeking an Employee Relations & Compliance Manager with deep, hands‑on experience in employee relations, leave administration, and workers' compensation, who is also highly proficient in UKG. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, owning complex ER matters from intake through resolution, while ensuring compliance, consistency, and positive employee outcomes across the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a regulated environment, is detail‑oriented, and brings strong judgment and empathy to sensitive workplace situations.

Core Focus Areas

This role is heavily focused on:

• Employee Relations case management
• Leaves of Absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL)
• Workers' Compensation
• HRIS administration and reporting in UKG

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and resolve complex employee relations matters including performance issues, investigations, disputes, and corrective actions
• Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to managers on ER best practices, documentation, and risk mitigation
• Own end‑to‑end administration of leaves of absence and workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance and accurate tracking
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies
• Maintain HR policies, personnel documentation, and audit readiness
• Serve as the primary UKG administrator, managing data integrity, reporting, workflows, and continuous process improvements
• Partner cross‑functionally on onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with a strong concentration in employee relations
• Demonstrated experience managing LOA (FMLA, CFRA, PDL) and workers' compensation claims
• Hands‑on UKG experience required (data management, reporting, and system optimization)
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and ER best practices
• HR certification, nonprofit, behavioral health, or union experience a plus

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits, and a 401(k). Eligible employees may also receive paid leave and holiday pay in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance