Position Overview:

This is a temporary-to-hire role, fully onsite in Marina del Rey. Hybrid and remote candidates will not be considered.

The HR Manager supports day-to-day human resources operations while partnering closely with finance and leadership to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and best-in-class employee practices. This role blends core HR responsibilities with accounting exposure, including payroll coordination, reconciliations, and workforce reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, people-focused, and comfortable operating at the intersection of HR, compliance, and finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Operations

• Support and administer core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy implementation
• Ensure HR policies and procedures align with current employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll
• Assist in performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives, and talent development programs
• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning and organizational needs

Payroll, Accounting & Reconciliations

• Collaborate with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting
• Perform payroll and benefits reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Assist with monthly and quarterly HR-related accounting entries, accruals, and reporting
• Maintain accurate employee records impacting payroll, benefits, and financial reporting
• Support audits by providing HR and payroll documentation as needed

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including the FLSA, California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), ADA, and FMLA
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support reporting for headcount, turnover, compensation, and benefits
• Assist in the preparation of HR metrics and financial summaries for leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-6 years of progressive experience in HR, with exposure to payroll, accounting, or finance functions
• Strong understanding of HR best practices, California employment law, and compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, reconciliations, and HRIS systems
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a multi-state or fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of GAAP concepts as they relate to payroll and benefits
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) or accounting coursework a plus
• Experience supporting audits or working closely with finance teams

Equal Opportunity: Manta Search is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with FEHA.

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