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24 Carrots Catering and Events

Human Resources Manager

24 Carrots Catering and Events, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626

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Company Overview We are a full-service, employee-owned, experiential caterer and hospitality group, committed to creating remarkable experiences for our clients while fostering a collaborative, engaged, and empowered workforce.

Job Summary As our HR Manager, you are an operational HR leader who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and is ready to hit the ground running with minimal training. You bring strong HR generalist experience, a firm grasp of California compliance, and the ability to execute daily HR operations with accuracy, urgency, and sound judgment.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to independently manage core HR functions including employee relations, benefits, LOA, payroll oversight, onboarding, workers’ compensation, and compliance reporting. You excel in environments where processes are evolving and enjoy implementing structure, improving systems, and strengthening team-wide consistency.

If you are confident, adaptable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a department undergoing purposeful evolution — keep reading!

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

Serve as the primary contact for day‑to‑day employee relations, coaching managers and resolving escalated issues.

Conduct investigations and ensure consistent documentation and follow‑through.

Leave of Absences

Administer FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and internal leave processes.

Guide employees and managers through requirements and timelines.

Workers’ Compensation

Handle injury reporting, case management, and modified duty processes.

Partner with Safety and Operations to reduce risk and maintain compliance.

Payroll & Timekeeping

Oversee weekly payroll execution in partnership with HR Coordinator.

Audit timecards, review adjustments, and maintain compliance with CA labor laws.

Benefits Administration

Lead day‑to‑day benefits operations, QLEs, communication, and Open Enrollment.

Support ESOP and 401(k) administration.

Onboarding & Offboarding

Manage onboarding compliance steps (I‑9s, systems setup, file creation).

Ensure consistent and positive new‑hire experience across all departments.

Conduct exit processes in compliance with CA requirements.

Compliance & Reporting

Maintain OSHA logs, EEO‑1, Pay Data Reporting, and accurate employee files.

Ensure HR processes align with federal, state, and local law.

Skills & Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

Approximately 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in hospitality, catering, food & beverage, events, or similar fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.

Strong working knowledge of California HR laws, including wage and hour, LOA, WC, benefits, and employment compliance.

Experience handling employee relations, investigations, onboarding, payroll/timekeeping oversight, and benefits administration.

HRIS/timekeeping proficiency required; UKG experience is a plus.

Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred.

Attributes & Competencies

Able to hit the ground running with minimal training in the areas overseen.

Highly organized and detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through.

Demonstrates sound judgment, emotional maturity, and professionalism.

Thrives in environments undergoing change and continuous improvement.

Ability to build trust with employees and leaders while upholding compliance standards.

Strong communication skills and comfort interacting across all departments.

Pay Range $85,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on experience. Salary Exempt.

Benefits & Perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Group health benefits

Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive pay

A supportive, creative, hospitality‑driven culture

Ready to Join Us? If you're ready to advance your career and be part of a passionate, energetic, and dedicated team committed to excellence,

apply today!

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