People Operations Manager

TL;DR

People Operations Manager (HR): Establishing and managing the HR presence in California, owning the day-to-day people experience for West Coast operations with an accent on California employment law compliance and employee relations. Focus on managing the full employee lifecycle, supporting on-site leaders, and bridging the gap between local operations and the East Coast People team.

Location: On-site in San Jose, CA (with required visits to San Francisco and Palo Alto)

Company

hirify.global is a company providing hotel stays and grocer products.

What you will do

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for all California-based employees and on-site leaders.
• Manage end-to-end employee relations, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local California employment laws.
• Maintain data integrity and policy administration within Rippling for CA employees.
• Partner with the TA team to support sourcing and coordination for California front-line roles.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of HR/People experience, ideally in multi-site, property management, or hospitality environments.
• Strong working knowledge of California employment law.
• Ability to maintain a consistent on-site presence across the California portfolio.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously with a proactive "see it, own it, fix it" mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to serve as a bridge between local teams and the East Coast function.

Nice to have

• Spanish fluency.
• Experience supporting recruiting or sourcing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, including parental leave.
• Financial perks including a 401(k) plan, HSA-compatible options with employer funding, and FSAs.
• Holistic wellness support with an on-staff doctor, free therapy through SpringHealth, and acupuncture.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• On-site perks such as weekly catered lunches, wellness classes, and discounts on hirify.global hotel stays and products.