HR Compliance & Employee Relations Manager

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported more than 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year.

Caminar’s mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wraparound services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. Founded in 1964,our vision is to be aBEACON ofSAFETY,COMPASSION, andFULFILLMENT, supporting those in our communities who need it most.

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Compliance & Employee Relations Manager reports to the Director of Human Resources and provides both strategic and hands-on HR support across Caminar. Working closely with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Operations, program leadership, and other cross-functional partners, this role supports employee relations, complex leaves and accommodations, HR compliance, wage-and-hour compliance, performance management, workforce planning, workers’ compensation, required employee training compliance, and consistent HR practices across the organization.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping resolve workplace matters fairly, consistently, and in alignment with Caminar’s mission, values, policies, and applicable employment laws. This organization-wide role requires regular onsite support and the ability to travel between Caminar locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: HR Coordinator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with program and operational leaders across the organization to provide practical guidance on employee relations, corrective action, performance management, policy interpretation, workforce planning, and HR best practices.
• Serve as a key resource for HR compliance and wage-and-hour compliance by supporting adherence to federal, California, and local employment requirements, Caminar policies, documentation standards, personnel file practices, required postings, training requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Lead wage-and-hour compliance efforts across Caminar by monitoring timekeeping practices, meal and rest period compliance, overtime, off-the-clock work concerns, reporting-time pay, employee classification, payroll-related compliance issues, and leader education.
• Manage employee relations matters from intake through resolution, including assessment, coaching, investigations, documentation, corrective action, performance improvement, separations, and employee communications that promote fair, consistent, and compliant practices.
• Create, update, and educate leaders and employees on HR policies and procedures to support consistent understanding, application, and compliance across the organization.
• Coordinate responses to agency inquiries, audits, reporting obligations, personnel file reviews, leave and accommodation documentation, training records, and other compliance-related matters in partnership with HR leadership and appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Administer complex leaves of absence and workplace accommodations in coordination with employees, leaders, and appropriate Sr. Leadership, ensuring timely communication, documentation, interactive process support, and compliance with applicable federal, California, and local requirements.
• Oversee HR-based compliance for required employee training across Caminar in partnership with Operations, including course assignments, completion tracking, overdue follow-up, training records, compliance reporting, system support, and leader escalation.
• Analyze trends, gaps, and recurring issues across the organization and recommend improvements to HR policies, procedures, manager tools, workflows, and compliance practices that strengthen consistency, reduce risk, and support operational effectiveness.
• Oversee workers’ compensation processes, reporting, and education for program leaders, including incident response guidance, claim coordination, documentation, follow-up, return-to-work support, and compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of four years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations, performance management, HR compliance, wage-and-hour compliance, and leader consultation.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting complex leaves of absence, disability accommodations, and the interactive process, preferably in California.
• Experience overseeing HR-based employee training compliance through a learning management system, including required training assignments, completion tracking, reporting, escalation, and user support.
• Multi-site or organization-wide HR experience in healthcare, nonprofit, behavioral health, or human services is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance practices, California wage-and-hour requirements, documentation standards, investigations, workers’ compensation, leave administration, accommodations, and employee relations best practices.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders at all levels by providing clear guidance, sound judgment, and practical recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and communicate clearly with leaders and employees across the organization.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Physical: Occasionally required to push or pull objects up to 50 lbs. and lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing and writing. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, such as answering the phone or interacting with residents and staff. Must be able to speak clearly and understand, and be understood in, English.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task or function for 20–45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to several specific ideas at once. Must be able to remember multiple tasks or assignments given to self and others over several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed residential/office environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.
• Travel: This role supports Caminar programs and service locations across the organization and requires routine travel for onsite support, meetings, investigations, training, and leader consultation. Must be able to travel between Caminar locations as required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving. If required, a valid California driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance are required by law. In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies is an essential job requirement.
• Must be able to pass post-offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• If applicable, must have a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan for business use.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

We've Got You Covered

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs. A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.

Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.

Employee Wellness Program
We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.

Life, Long-term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.

Paid Time Off
We offer thirteen paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions. 
 The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.

Commuter Benefits
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!

 Employee Assistance Program
 For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time based on business need.  This job description is subject to change at any time. 

Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented mental health services.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  Please visit our web site at www.caminar.org