Senior Manager of Human Resources

Associate Human Resources Director – Behavioral Health Works Remote: California | Full-Time | Reports to COO | $90,000-$100,000 (DOE)Own It.Behavioral Health Works has grown to over 1,000 employees across multiple states. More complexity, more opportunity, more need for someone who actually knows what they're doing.This role reports directly to the COO - no HR Director layer between you and leadership. That means real autonomy, real ownership, and a direct seat at the table. For the right person, this is a clear path to stepping into the HR Director role as the organization continues to grow. If you need a lot of direction to get going, this isn't the right fit. If you thrive on trust and independence, keep reading.What You'll DoYou'll lead the full HR function across a multi-state behavioral health organization. That means owning both the strategic and the day-to-day - no handing things off to a layer above you.Employee Relations & ComplianceLead all employee relations functions - conflict resolution, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, PIPs, and terminationsServe as a strategic partner to leadership on people issues, performance management, and organizational effectivenessEnsure consistent application of company policies, employment laws, and best practices across all statesOversee complex LOA, accommodation, and return-to-work casesCollaborate with legal counsel as needed to manage and mitigate organizational riskMaintain thorough documentation and risk management practices on all ER mattersCulture & LeadershipCoach and support managers on handling employee concerns, communication, and team dynamicsDevelop and implement HR policies and programs that promote a positive, compliant work environmentMonitor engagement, turnover, and workplace trends - and actually do something about themPromote a fair, respectful, and inclusive culture across a geographically distributed workforceHR OperationsOversee benefits, workers' comp, payroll compliance, and compensation programsPartner with site and department leaders to ensure HR is supporting operations, not just processing paperworkLead and develop HR team members as the department scalesWho You AreYou've been the most senior HR person in the building before and you're comfortable with it. You don't wait for permission to solve a problem. Multi-state HR isn't new to you. You can build systems from scratch and clean up ones that weren't built right the first time. And you're motivated by the idea of growing into a Director-level role at an organization that's still in motion.RequiredPHR or SPHRBachelor's degree3–5 years HR experience; 1–2+ years in an HR management roleStrong multi-state employment law knowledge (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, FLSA)Advanced Excel or Google SheetsPreferredMaster's degree in Human Resources or Business AdministrationBehavioral health or healthcare backgroundCentralReach or BambooHR experiencePost-merger HR integration experienceAbout BHWWe provide ABA therapy for children with autism and related disorders across multiple states. Our people are our product - HR isn't a support function here, it's a strategic one. We're growing, and we want someone who wants to grow with us.

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