Human Resources Manager

PLAYERS EDGE SERVICES INC•Oakland, CA

20h•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager will oversee all "People Operations" for Players Edge Services (PES). This role is responsible for supporting the HR team on employee relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits enrollment, and leave administration. You will be a resource for people management needs for the HR team and assist with regulatory compliance regarding employee licensing at PES with respect to the Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) and the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC). We understand that the regulatory and licensing process for gaming in California is unique, and we don’t expect applicants to come into the industry with prior knowledge in these areas; all relevant information and knowledge can be learned and developed in the role.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field (Master’s or SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred).
Experience: 7+ years of HR experience
Legal Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of California Labor Code and Federal employment laws.
Operational Agility: Comfort working in a 24/7 environment where weekend and evening availability may be required for critical issues.
Discretion: Proven ability to handle sensitive information with extreme confidentiality.
Experience using Paycom.

Responsibilities

Labor & Employee Relations Navigate the unique Bay Area / Sacramento / Central Valley labor market, providing counsel on California-specific issues (e.g., PAGA, Wage & Hour, and Meal/Rest Break compliance).
Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the employees to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce human resources policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation. In particular, manage necessary reports for critical analyses of the HR function and the people resources of the corporation.
Lead investigations into workplace grievances, harassment claims, or internal ethics violations.
Provide technical advice and knowledge to others within the human resources discipline.
Help manage relationships with our client casinos and card rooms with respect to any Human Resource issues and interactions with client staff.
Assist in conducting annual salary surveys to ensure regional competitiveness.
Help oversee administration of health benefits, 401(k) programs, and workers' compensation claims.
Assist the end-to-end processing of Work Permits and Key Employee Licenses for all staff.
Maintain "suitability" standards during the hiring process, including rigorous background checks.