Chelsea Investment Corporation and it's affiliated - Carlsbad, CA
Chelsea Investment is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Human Resources Manager to support our multi-entity real estate development and construction organization (80-110 employees).
This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a lean, high-impact environment and wants real ownership across employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and HR operations. The below job description is a high-level summary. Our successful candidate is a coachable HR Generalist / HRBP, who is ready to grow into an HR Manager role and thrives in a team that is consistently curious and constantly clarifying the HR responsibility matrix.
Lead employee relations investigations and performance management guidance
Oversee Leaves of Absence and workers’ compensation administration
Ensure compliance with CA labor law, multi-state requirements, and prevailing wage regulations
Lead recruitment for professional and leadership roles
Manage benefits renewals and open enrollment
Oversee HRIS integrity and reporting (ADP Workforce Now or similar)
Drive process improvements and leverage technology to improve efficiency
Support internship and university recruiting initiatives
Contribute to HR technology and AI adoption projects
5+ years of progressive HR experience
Strong working knowledge of California employment law
Experience in construction, development, or multi-site environments preferred
Proven ability to independently manage employee relations matters
Strong systems orientation and process improvement mindset
High integrity, sound judgment, and comfort operating with autonomy
Technical proficiency in administering Benefits, LOA, and supporting Payroll
Experience directly managing a team of 1-2 people a plus, indirect management through training and delegating required