About Rooted Life
Rooted Life is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and serious health conditions through compassionate housing, care coordination, and recovery services. Our work focuses on creating stability, improving health outcomes, and helping individuals transition toward long-term independence.
We operate in highly regulated environments and are committed to maintaining strong operational systems, compliance, and people-centered practices that support both our staff and the communities we serve.
Position Summary
Rooted Life is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized HR Manager with strong recruiting experience and working knowledge of California employment compliance.
This is a hands-on operational HR role responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee documentation, HR compliance, and HR administrative operations.
The HR Manager plays a critical role in ensuring accurate employee records, compliant hiring practices, and consistent HR processes while supporting managers and employees in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Hiring
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for recovery housing and operational staff roles
- Screen resumes, conduct HR interviews, and coordinate hiring steps with hiring managers
- Post and manage job listings across recruitment platforms
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and candidate documentation
- Ensure hiring processes comply with California employment law and federal hiring regulations
Onboarding & HR Administration
- Coordinate new hire onboarding, including completion of I-9 verification, required notices, and employee acknowledgments
- Maintain accurate employee files and HR documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Manage onboarding checklists, background checks, and credential documentation
- Track employee training, certifications, and required compliance records
HR Compliance
- Support compliance with California labor laws, including wage and hour requirements, paid sick leave, and mandated workplace postings
- Maintain documentation required for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
- Track delivery and acknowledgment of required employee notices and HR policies
- Ensure proper documentation related to employee classifications and employment records
Employee Relations & Corrective Action
- Serve as a primary HR contact for employee questions related to benefits, PTO, leave of absence procedures, and HR policies
- Support managers in documenting performance management and corrective action processes
- Assist with preparing investigation and disciplinary documentation when required
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee matters
Policies, Procedures & Office Support
- Assist with the development and updates of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook materials
- Support day-to-day HR administrative operations and documentation management
- Maintain HR systems, portals, and document management platforms
- Provide general administrative support to the HR and leadership teams as needed
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of relevant HR experience (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred)
- Strong full-cycle recruiting and candidate screening experience
- Working knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Experience in recovery housing, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services environments
- Experience supporting hourly staff or residential workforce teams
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and applicant tracking systems
- Professional HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CalCHRP
Key Attributes
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail
- Comfort operating in administrative and process-driven environments
- High levels of professional discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines
- A people-centered mindset with empathy and professionalism
Work Environment
This position operates in a fast-paced, mission-driven healthcare and housing services environment supporting staff who work directly with vulnerable populations.
The role requires a high degree of organization, reliability, and commitment to maintaining compliant and effective HR processes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rooted Life is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
